Today, the world needs a new kind of manager – one who understands the new world. Companies must be lean, mean, innovative, future-sighted, resourceful, quick to adapt, competitive, and bold. Today’s managers must realize that business success, even survival, depends on managers creating that dream team. 8 Key Protean Management Concepts for High Achievement 1) Bring more value to the …
6 Tips to Thrive in the New Protean Workplace
The Industrial Age workplace has been replaced by the Protean workplace. * No jobs or careers for life anymore; no job security * No guaranteed benefits, vacation days, sick days, pensions, or even paychecks * Companies, industries, and jobs that are here today but gone …
United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Everyone has said it. Everyone has heard it. “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different outcome.” That’s what we are doing regarding our jobs crisis… and this is true for BOTH political parties! The world has changed. Driven by technology and globalization, the economic and workplace landscape has undergone …
A Simple Job Hunting Survival Guide
“The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write; but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn.” ~Alvin Toffler ▬ How many people does it take to turn a windmill? ▬ How many new manufacturing / labor intensive industries are knocking on US doors? ▬ Does Wall Street care if unemployment goes down so …
Is That Legal? How To Handle Unlawful Interview Questions
By Ellen Block, Esq. Employment Law Attorney The scene is a common one these days: a jobseeker, fighting the wake of unemployment, sits nervously outside a human resources office preparing to answer an unforeseen list of interview questions. While formulating answers for anticipated questions, the interviewee should also be aware that there are certain questions that employers cannot …
Career Coaches Can Land You The Perfect Job!
With unemployment numbers on the rise and more Americans receiving pink slips every day – the problem is that the job market has become saturated with qualified out of work candidates. Many job seekers are in need of the expertise of Career Coaches who will help shape the person and their work experience into a winning combination that will position them …
Unemployment Numbers Don’t Add Up
I am a motivational author, trainer, and blogger so when disinformation and miscommunication are released by the government to hide the truth, someone has to speak out! The latest unemployment rate, according to the government, fell from 9.4 percent to 9.0 percent last month. Hogwash! Either the data is inaccurate or the government better find an accurate and truthful method to …
Why Does Everyone Have To Be Right?
How Do Problems Get Solved When Everyone Thinks They Are Right? Is it true that schools now contract police during Debate Classes because each party to the debate is so intense; so confident that they are correct, that if they don’t win the debate or get the other side to accept their views, violence will break out? Has the United …
You Already have Everything You Need to Land a GOOD Job
OK, so you need to land a new job. I assume that a new, well-paying job will significantly enhance the quality of your life and the life of your family; am I right? So if securing a new job will dramatically improve your life, your bank account, your health, and state of mind… why don’t you do what you know …
The 5-Step Process to Finding a Job After College
A question was posted on LinkedIn that asked: Why is it difficult to get a job coming out of college? The truthful answer is: it is not difficult to find a job out of college! Whether you are a college grad or seasoned professional – landing a good job quickly is a “process;” an easy 5-step process. You just have …