Career Advancement
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Regardless of their age, everyone should live their life, not the one expected of them. But what can one do to land their dream job when life takes an unexpected turn? more...
One way to assess business growth is by analyzing sales and profit figures. To understand what drives sales and profit, leaders rely on their business understanding. more...
The coaching profession has seen tremendous growth in the last 10 years, with renowned coaches such as Anthony Robbins or Thomas Leonard bringing it into the limelight. more...
The Challenges of First Time Managers
The first management role is a key developmental experience for future executives. During that first management role an executive's core management philosophy is formed. more...
Differences between Managers and Leaders
The manager to leader transition is a hard one, mainly since traditional management development fails to address the core differences between management and leadership. more...
The idea of the Mastermind Group or Alliance was first introduced by Napoleon Hill in the early 1900's, in his famous book, "Think and Grow Rich." more...
Experience is the best teacher but the lessons don't have to come by chance. Being ready for the right opportunity shouldn't be a matter of luck. more...
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Therese Haberman
What a person wears to work defines who they are, to the business. Dressing sloppy will hold back even the most worthy worker from promotional opportunities. more...
How to Negotiate a Salary in Three Steps
By: Sarah Smith
Skillfully negotiate your pay by studying and following these three steps: devise, deliberate and decide. Learn how to be a more productive and successful negotiator. more...
By: Natalie Cooper
Four career development tips to make employees more valuable to their current boss and improve their career advancement prospects- both long-term and instantly. more...
Fired Bankers Reinventing Themselves
By: Ann Berkeley
Fired bankers use their bonuses to start businesses, play the market, hang out or travel. Banks indirectly rehire others through management consulting companies. more...
Use Index Cards to Prepare and Deliver a Speech
By: James King
Reading a speech is almost always a sure-fire way to bore an audience. An effective way to engage them is to use index cards to prepare and deliver the presentation. more...
How to Open a Speech or Presentation
By: James King
The best approach to gaining an audience's attention is also the most straightforward: Get to the point, quickly, and be yourself. more...
How to Overcome Nervousness Before a Speech
By: James King
Public speaking is an excellent way to build professional credibility. It can also be a major source of stress. Here's how to de-stress before stepping up to the podium. more...
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