Category: STAFF DEVELOPMENT
Four Things to Look For in an Internship
In a crowded job market, even landing an internship isn’t easy. While it may be tempting to take the first offer that drops into your inbox, it’s not always the wisest decision. Not every internship is going to suit your specific needs; after all, taking on an internship is usually a tactical step towards securing…
Good Habits: Mind-Blowing Facts about Productivity and Success
Keep trying new things. There’s another phrase I think about quite often. Keep trying new things. On the surface, it sounds so normal – duh, of course, I should keep trying to build good habits. But think about our daily schedule: Most of us go to work, come home, maybe work out or watch TV,…
21 Legendary Leadership Habits That Create Lifetime Impact
Coach Krzyzewski certainly understands the legendary leadership habits of those leaders who could create lifetime impact and meaning. Spot on. I have been in the military and business world for forty years, and I often get asked what leadership habits contribute to the best leaders. Leaders should be reliable without being predictable. They should…
Relationship Management: How to Win the Challenge of Relationships
Yes, Seth, we agree that your best customers are far more valuable than your average ones. And you get the best by continuously building better relationship management, don’t you? Think about the process of developing and managing customers’ individual relationships with your firm – through the Web site, a loyalty program, the contact center, at…
What Has Been Your Biggest Career Mistake?
A lack of day-to-day persistence has been my biggest career mistake. Something I am always working on … persistence. Persistence is the key to success. Always keep up the effort as you will never know how close to success you may be. Think about your energy. It’s not just about what you like best, but…