In the workforce, there are several levels of employees: (1) those who survive, (2) those who thrive, and (3) superstars. The key to effective career management is to be that “superstar”. According to Zig Ziegler, superstar employees are more productive as they not only know and love their jobs, but they are also constantly growing both […]
Entries from August 2008
Be a “Superstar” Employee
March 31st, 2008 · No Comments
Posted in Careers | Tags: effective career management·master your career·superstar employees·zig ziegler
Navigating the Road to College
March 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments
In a few months, thousands of high school students will be graduating and going on to the next phase of their life. Hopefully, they have plans in place - some will go on to college, some will go into the workforce, and some will enter the armed forces. There is also another group of students, the […]
Posted in Careers | Tags: career coach·career plans·college preparation·help for getting to college·help for graduating seniors·how to navigate the way to college·relieve anxiety in college preparation
Work/Life Balance - It is Possible
March 26th, 2008 · 3 Comments
Mary thought she had it all: a great husband, two beautiful children, the house of her dreams, and a great job. As a manager of a retail store, she supervised 7 employees and was creating a great team. But lately, she found herself very irritable, often snapping at her husband, her children, and her employees. […]
Posted in Careers | Tags: career stress·coping with work/life stress·how to find a balance between work and life·work/life balance·workplace stress
Organizational Citizenship - Are you Practicing It?
March 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Just as you are choosing a field or a career and, with that, an organization to work for, they in turn are choosing you as well. Once an employee is chosen and then oriented to the organization, the expectation is that they will do the job they were hired for, and do it well. Job […]
Posted in Careers | Tags: good employee behaviors·organizational ciizenship behaviors·organizational citizenship
No Blog Today - Family Emergency
March 24th, 2008 · No Comments
Hopefully things will turn out well - stay tuned!
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The Power of Positive Affirmations in Career Management
March 20th, 2008 · No Comments
The workings of the human mind is pheonmenal - and very powerful! Barring medical problems or chemical imbalances, we are able to control our minds which control our actions. I’m talking about negative thoughts that prevent us from taking positive actions and getting the things we really want. Our thoughts influence our mood and behaviors; […]
Posted in Careers | Tags: career management·cognitive distortions·goals and careers management·positive affirmations·positive affirmations for career management
Pursuing the Fountain of Youth
March 19th, 2008 · 1 Comment
Every day, I’m bombarded by advertisements that scream “You have to be young!” It seems that it’s a sin to have wrinkly skin or, God Forbid, crow’s feet (I prefer to call them “laugh lines”)! In our quest to look younger, we spend a lot of money and effort in this quest. I must admit […]
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Will I Fit In - A Concern For Older Workers
March 19th, 2008 · No Comments
As I talk to more workers in the ages of mid-life and beyond, the majority have stated intentions to continue to work past the 65 mark. Their reasons vary and are either based out of intrinic needs to remain active and productive, as well as extrinsic factors related to finances. But one of the most […]
Posted in Career Advice for Older Workers | Tags: intrinsic needs and older workers·workplace fit and older workers·workplace success for older workers next phase for olde
Baby Boomers - Will you be One of the 70%??
March 18th, 2008 · No Comments
It is predicted that of the 76 million baby boomers who will reach retirement age by 2030, 70% of them will remain in the workforce. Many will do so because they need to - they do not have enough money to live on. Other will do so because they want to remain active and productive. […]
Posted in Career Advice for Older Workers | Tags: baby boomers and the work place·retention of baby boomers
Find the Pot of Gold In Your Career Choice
March 16th, 2008 · No Comments
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, I thought it fitting to write about effective steps to take in finding the appropriate career choice for youself. Notice I said “appropriate” career choice. I find that sometimes we have this big dream for ourselves and our career but do not find one that matches us, which leads […]
Posted in Careers· Uncategorized | Tags: action steps in career planning·appropriate career choice·career assessment for career choice·committed to your success coaching·Pot of Gold·St. Patrick's Day·Yellow Brick Road