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  • Two business professionals are shaking hands, one man and one woman, both dressed in suits. A third professional, possibly an employer, stands behind them smiling and holding a tablet. The setting appears to be a bright office with windows in the background.

    How to Wow a Prospective Employer with Your Potential

    One of the frustrations job seekers identify is the limitations of the resume and job interview for putting across who they really are. They may lack experience and their qualifications are no longer enough to convince employers. Many employers are risk-averse, particularly in tough economic times, and go for the tried and tested candidate. How do you get across your potential and persuade an employer you are a better bet?

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  • A woman stands on a red-lit stage delivering a speech to a seated audience at a formal business event. She gestures with her hands, wearing a black dress and boots. A podium and black bag are placed beside her on the stage as a spotlight shines on her from above.

    Must-See Management Talks All Business Leaders Should Watch on YouTube

    Managers and leaders are knowledge-thirsty by nature, constantly looking for ways to improve upon their existing skill-set. On top of this, they are looking for techniques to motivate and inspire their workforce. Though most successful people tend to spend a lot of their time reading, we’re lucky enough to live in an environment where we can digest information in a variety of different ways.

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  • Illustration of two crumpled, paper-cut profiles: a small white head with a missing puzzle piece forming its brain and a large red head with a puzzle piece-shaped cutout. They face each other like a teacher and student, set against a textured wooden background.

    Why I Love to Write About My Teacher’s Experience

    Teaching is an interesting art. There are so many things to learn from it. Students are a great source of inspiration for all educators. They bring in new information, new perspectives, and new points of view. If instructors think they know it all, teaching proves them wrong. You never know everything, and you can certainly absorb fresh knowledge daily.

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  • A pair of black eyeglasses sits on a flat surface, their lenses drawing attention to a sharp cityscape at night. Detailed buildings and lights are clearly visible, while the surrounding city is blurred, emphasizing the remarkable clarity provided by the glasses.

    The Postage Stamp & the Law of Paying Attention

    Consider the postage stamp. The postage stamp has sharp, laser focus. It does not get distracted. It has only one goal. It pays attention to what it must accomplish. At the end of its days, it will have engraved on its epitaph: “It secured its success through its ability to stick to one thing.” When I interviewed author Darren Hardy, he said, that the greatest challenge today is controlling our attention. “We are living in an era of epic distraction," he said. "There is so much that begs for our attention. We are forever in reaction mode, whether it be to our inbox or social media accounts. But we must learn to be insanely focused.

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  • Two hands are clasped tightly in a firm grip, symbolizing support and generosity. The image features a close-up view with one hand reaching up while the other reaches down, creating a sense of connection and mutual assistance. The background is neutral.

    Taking Our Generosity Beyond Ourselves

    Earlier this fall, my wife and I attended a wonderful evening dinner theater, in which the themed evening was “A Tribute to Frank Sinatra”. During the course of the show, we were entertained to no fewer than 50 of the great melodies made classics by Ol’ Blue Eyes. Prior to the show, we settled in for a magnificent dinner, and during that time, our host came out to greet the audience. After announcing some memorable anniversaries and special occasions among those in attendance, the host offered a wonderful short story about Sinatra.

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  • An organized filing system with multiple grey drawers, each containing rows of color-coded folders. The drawers are open, revealing neatly arranged folders in shades of green, yellow, pink, and white. Labels are affixed to the front of the drawers, maintaining a semblance of order amidst bureaucracy.

    Is Your Workplace Too Bureaucratic?

    OK, we all know the ol’ stereotype of how bureaucratic government jobs can be. I’ll let you determine the extent to which that’s true in your own unique situation. Instead, I want to underscore just how damaging bureaucratic behavior can be and how to address its root cause—which we’ll get to momentarily.

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  • A person in a dark suit is holding and interacting with a futuristic, transparent tablet displaying HR trends and related icons. The screen shows graphs, a gear icon labeled "HR," and various digital elements in a blue, glowing interface.

    The Competitive Opportunities in Innovative High-Tech HR Trends

    2018 is right around the corner and isn’t too early to begin considering the HR and hiring trends for the upcoming year. 2017 was mainly about culture and performance. Another vast internal shift is coming, however, and this one will focus on technology and how it can be utilized in the recruiting process as well finding, connecting, engaging, and hiring people. In the upcoming year, one of the shifts will focus on technology as a way of life in the workplace.

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  • A person stands at a fork in the road with two large arrows painted on the ground. The left arrow labeled "Old Habits" points left, and the right arrow labeled "Change" points right. The habit-clad person's feet, in red-laced shoes, are visible at the junction.

    The Postage Stamp & The Power of Habit to Get Everything You Want in Life

    Consider the postage stamp. It has one singular goal. It remains focused. This focus was a habit it developed in the face of fear. The fear of leaving its home and its other family of stamps, but it knows that in order to get what you want out of life, you must push through in order to create the life you want, and not just settle for the life that is given to you.

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