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 [...]
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Thank God for Unanswered Prayers (and Garth Brooks for that line)
When I was young and trying to find my way in the business world, I applied for jobs that sometimes only interested me in one area, and nowhere else. But the money was good, and I figured I could do them. So I went after [...]
Instead of a Face-lift, Choose a Career-lift -Get an Executive Coach
Debra Benton is described by Conde Nast Portfolio magazine as, “One of the top five executive coaches to have on speed dial.”
In today’s competitive business environment, having an executive coach isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. In a radically changing world, new work habits [...]
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How to Get a Good Shake
This happens every day in business: “Ralph (Ron or Ray) meets Laura in her office, and both nervously shake hands. Laura notices what feels like a wimpy, limp clasp. Both think to themselves, “Yech, what a poor handshake.” A two-second exchange like that sets an unease [...]
Surviving (Inevitable) Rejection
Rejection is inevitable in life, especially if you’re making an effort and putting yourself out there. Here are some thoughts I use to make it less painful when I get it.
First, try not to expect to get it before you actually do. Most of the negative situations you worry about will never happen. [...]
“It takes many good deeds to build a good reputation, and only one bad one to lose it” - Benjamin Franklin
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As a leader you have to be willing to pay a ransom for your good name. There are people out there skilled at giving good guys a bad name.
If you have [...]