Which Masters Programs Are Right for You?

June 13, 2011

A Guest Post by Mariana Ashley Graduation season is here. With that said, many business-bachelor degree holders will soon go directly into the work force, while others will debate whether going to graduate school and earning an MBA seems like the better choice—after all, an MBA can increase your job opportunities, increase your starting salary and [...]

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Do You Have the Right to Work?

June 6, 2011

A Guest Post by Terry Crenshaw Since the first union was organized, employers and employees have been perpetually debating the benefits of collective bargaining. Oftentimes heated on both sides, the debate has escalated in the last year, as companies, unions, individuals, and political groups have voiced their opinions regarding the true value of unionized proceedings. The [...]

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The Answer is Not in the Boardroom

May 30, 2011

Most leaders are insulated from the work their organizations perform. They tend to spend more time in the boardroom than the server room. This makes a leader ineffective. In order to really know what’s going on in an organization, you have to get out and experience what your people and customers experience. Walkabout Knowing the [...]

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Secrets to an Engaging Podcast

May 23, 2011

Ever see a podcast that lost you immediately? How many seconds did it take for you to click away? The main secret to an engaging podcast is passion. Wait. I’ll add one more. Know your audience. Passion. Not romance. And not run-of-the-mill “I’ve been passionate about xyz since the age of 5 when I built [...]

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5 Steps to Effective Employee Feedback

May 16, 2011

A Guest Post by Sean Conrad Effective managers know that in order to get the most out of their employees, they need to give them timely feedback all year round. Now there are lots of definitions out there about what constitutes effective feedback. Here’s my take on it: Specific – Feedback should tell the employee [...]

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How to Drive Your Boss Crazy in Three Easy Steps

May 9, 2011

Your boss is a delicate individual. The amount of ideas, issues and thoughts running through their head is staggering. All of these concepts need to be synthesized into some sort of tangible plan. Interrupt that synthesize and your boss will go crazy. Challenge that synthesis and your boss might just lose it. Don’t get me [...]

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11 Principles the Marines Taught Me About Leadership

May 2, 2011

A Guest Post By John Durfee Being in the military was always a dream of mine. When I was a kid, every game I played was based on the armed forces. Rushing a couch-cushion bunker, black-ops reconnaissance on the candy stash, even mock boot camp with my buddies. My father was in the military, as [...]

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How to Create a Podcast | Brainstorm Ideas

April 25, 2011

A Guest Post by Ariane Fisher of Storymix Media Don’t know a rotoscope from stethoscope? No problem. You don’t need to be a techie to build great podcasts. All it takes is a little patience and some preparation. In this second post of the series, we’ll explore how to brainstorm ideas for your podcast. This is [...]

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14 Essential Interviewing Tips for The Unemployed

April 18, 2011

All indications are that the economy is starting to pick up and that’s great for eager job seekers. For some, this recession has been a long, drawn out affair and most are eager to get back to work. If you are starting your job search and have been out of the job market for a [...]

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How to Create a Podcast that Doesn’t Suck

April 11, 2011

A Guest Post by Ariane Fisher of Storymix Media Is it just me or are most podcasts annoying? You get that great view up someone’s nose from their webcam as they drone on incessantly about whatever is most important to them. Don’t be that guy! I’m Ariane, Creative Director with Storymix Pro, and I’m here to [...]

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