Reactivity Steals IQ Points: What You Can Do About It
Think back to the last time you felt REALLY threatened. Did you feel a haze of confusion set in? A feeling of being frozen? Your mind in temporary lock-down? Obsessing over something you said or did? Unreasonable black/white conclusions? Trying so hard to be right that you stumbled over yourself? Feeling spacey or disconnected from […]
Turning Traditional Recruiting Towards Headhunting
Headhunting is different from traditional corporate recruiting in the approach to seek out the best talent. Most companies spend thousands of dollars posting positions online to solicit masses of resumes from the public. Then the recruiter sifts through countless resumes and chooses to contact people who fill their resume with the buzzwords of the moment. […]
#Crowdsourcing Appreciative Inquiry and New Plants
#Crowdsourcing continues to be quite the buzz word in both business and across the internet as endless examples of people coming together to collaborate and solving problems continues to deliver extraordinary outcomes. New insights into why #crowdsourcing works also continue to pop up paying homage to the importance of unlocking the power of diversity in ways […]
Your Biggest Mistake As A Manager
“But why wouldn’t he just tell me he needed more time off? I would have worked with him.” “Why wouldn’t someone just say ‘how do I get a bigger bonus’ instead of quitting?” The quotes above are real quotes and crystallize a bias that many managers have at some point in their careers: assuming people are just like […]
Show Enthusiasm and Appreciation while Networking for an Internship
I recently connected a college junior with a new business associate who is also a local employer. This particular young lady, Julie, is the daughter of my good friend Barbara. The most important thing I try to do as a connector is find a great match. You may be the connector ( like me) or […]
5 Secrets for a Great Phone Interview
Telephone interviews are popular for a first screening interview. Many companies choose this method for first interviews for prospective interns. Arranging for candidates to fly or drive in is expensive and can be time-consuming for everyone. This first meeting might be with a company recruiter. It can last between 20 minutes to an hour. Your […]
