5 Missteps Emotionally Intelligent Managers Avoid
Emotionally intelligence, although discussed quiet often, is a largely misunderstood concept. Many believe that when one possesses empathy, one is also emotionally intelligent. However, empathy is only a subset of the larger framework that builds emotional intelligence within people. According to Daniel Goleman, the author who popularized the concept, EQ is the ability to “recognize, understand, and […]
Spring Cleaning at Work: 5 Ways to Start Fresh
Spring Cleaning at Work Spring is practically upon us. (Hold for collective sigh of relief) We’ve all done our fair share of spring cleaning in the past in our homes. Why stop there? This is a time of renewal. Why does New Year’s corner the market on reassessing life and goals? Let’s go for it […]
15 HR & Recruiting Experts Share Social Media Job Search Tips #SXSW
This article was originally published on Huffington Post. Click here to view. Even in a healthy economy, qualified job seekers often struggle with reaching recruiters and human resource professionals due to in part to the increasing number of job applications from unqualified candidates. The average recruiter spends just 6 seconds viewing a resume and many […]
The Woz Weighs in On Apple vs the FBI
The Woz Weighs in On Apple vs the FBI Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, says that he’s “with Apple on this one.” The longtime coder, activist, thinker and philanthropist weighed in on the contentious court case during an interview on Conan, and was firm in his support of Apple’s position. The FBI, he says, picked […]
Happiness Blog: Climbing Up Table Mountain
Climbing Up Table Mountain When you think of Cape Town, South Africa, you think of Table Mountain, the iconic landmark that towers over the city. The spectacular, flat-topped mountain is the number one tourist attraction in South Africa and was voted as one of the new “seven wonders” of the natural world in 2011. I […]
5 Ways to Structure Your HR & Recruiting Consultant Fees
When I found my way into the consulting field, I was green. Much of what I brought to the table was learned from a very different perspective, and things like figuring how to structure fees were a bit of a learning curve. While your compensation structure as a consultant is uniquely up to you, it didn’t […]
