Bolster Your Self-Confidence with Self-Assessment
To bolster your confidence at this moment, do some honest self-attitude assessment of where you are now. In other words, appreciate your current status. Think about what you’re especially good at now and what you have going on for yourself. Everybody has a lot more than they think about on a regular basis. What’s painfully [...]
Learn MoreIn a Recession… Should You Hold out or Sell Out if You’re Offered a Job You Don’t Really Want?
You need a job. You just got offered a job. The problem is, it’s not your dream job. Should you take it, or should you hold out until the perfect opportunity comes along? After all, we’re in a recession and it could be a long time until another offer comes your way.
In a Company, Are Three Martinis Too Many? Debra Benton Answers in NYTimes Career Couch
A simple “no, thanks” should suffice, said Debra Benton, a career coach and author of “C.E.O. Material: How to Be a Leader in Any Organization.” If everyone in your group is ordering a drink, get a soda or a tonic and lime.
Full Story: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/02/jobs/02career.html?_r=2&scp=3&sq=career%20couch&st=cse
Win a Keynote Speech by Executive Coach and International Speaker Debra Benton
I am proud to offer one lucky organization a complimentary keynote speech, for minimum travel expenses only! I’ll present a message that will help strengthen your business during these difficult times: “How to Be a Leader in Any Organization — Having Influence Without Always Having Control.”
Debra Benton joins International Women’s Forum
“The group provides a haven for women leaders to meet among their peers in a non-competitive environment and grow meaningful friendships and alliances,” Benton said.
What does being good at your job really mean?
Everyone says you need to have a good track record, have substance, be good at your job. But what does that really mean? In CEO Material this subject takes precedence in chapter one. It’s not about technical expertise alone, that is a small part of it…..