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Overseas Investment – how to focus on personal development as a accompanying partner
The stereotypical expat “trailing spouse” (to use the out-dated and patronising term which is still a part of today’s HR lexicon in many organisations) is one who lives a hedonistic life of coffee mornings, lunches, the [...]
Personal and Professional Growth Strategies
Growth is a crucial part of life. Without it, you remain stagnant and you limit yourself to the same opportunities and experiences that you’ve already been exposed to. Morihei Ueshiba once said, “Life is [...]
The Truth about Working with Your Spouse
As a successful business owner who has bootstrapped her own business, and successfully navigated her way through the labyrinth of government contracting, I field endless questions about business growth, marketing, financing, strategy, HR issues, and work-life [...]
Be an Author, Don’t Just Write Books- 6 Ways to Make Money as an Author & Build Credibility
Writing is a great way to release stress, escape into another world, or increase your professional brand awareness. People write for many different reasons. But not every writer becomes a successful author. Even if you have a [...]
Skilled vs Hireability- How Do You Measure Up?
“I have three degrees and over 10 years of experience. So why won’t they hire me?” As a recruiter, I hear this question quite often, or at least some variation of it. The answer varies, but [...]
4 Ways to Kick Ass on Social Media
Everybody wants to be a social media rock star. Well, everyone can’t be a rock star. In fact, some who are considered rock start are just glorified wanna be rock stars who claim to be gurus. [...]
4 Things to Know About Working With Recruiters
Recruiters get a bad reputation, especially these days. I know I do my fair share of recruiter bashing on occasion, but it’s like my Dad used to say. “I’m one of them, so I can talk [...]
6 Mistakes Job Seekers Often Make
Job hunting can be a full time gig. It’s not something you take lightly, nor should it be something that’s done in panic mode. For the average job seeker, the search brings much stress and uncertainty, [...]
What Is Your Mentoring Style?
According to a recent study by LinkedIn, 82% of female professionals agreed that mentoring is important. A mentor-mentee relationship can help both parties develop their careers and learn from one another, and—for the mentee especially—it may [...]
Prepare the Next Generation, Please
Watching President Obama’s speech to the students at University of Denver this afternoon, I couldn’t help but feel there were some things missing. I understand the purpose of his appearance and the topic at hand. He [...]
The Risky and Rewarding Business of Buying My Own Company
Thank you Lucille!
The Risky and Rewarding Business of Buying My Own Company
Your story is an inspiration for all of us.
No! You Can't Pick My Brain: It Costs Money to Maintain
Excellent article! I equally enjoyed your book.
Notes for a First Time Leader
Great article! I'd like to add: A great leader must continue to learn
Because I'm Entitled: What is the world coming to?
Great post! I am in agreement with you... I have been working in a n