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Brian knew his company would soon do a round of layoffs. His natural reaction was to put his head down, do his work and hope no one would notice him. Biggest possible mistake! Consider the message people send when they hide their heads in the sand. Does it suggest...

I have seen people get a new job through using social media, especially Facebook! I have also witnessed numerous people squash their chances of getting a position based on the “stuff” they put on their social media sites. Yes, many employers DO research on...

As I’m watching many of my friends/clients search to find a job right now, I see a clear trend that reminds me of the time I was searching for a job. They are attending as many networking functions as possible, sending out as many resumes as they can and posting...

I’ve always thought of a hero as someone who acts in extraordinary ways, which, of course, is made popular by the media. I considered them to be super-human and somehow absolutely perfect. If I hail someone like Oprah, or Zig Ziglar as my hero, then somehow I would...

It was a bittersweet day for Carol when her company laid off 25% of its staff – and then gave her a promotion. Her parade was poured on as she watched talented employees get escorted out the door, but she knew she deserved her victory. Carol spent the previous two...

By Misti Burmeister It’s so easy to get pulled into “the sky is falling” conversations, which only proves to be a huge waste of your time. Engage in conversations that are meaningful, and redirect conversations that are not focused on solutions. I just got off...

TITLE: Chief executive officer COMPANY: Inspirion Inc., Fairfax EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in psychology and kinesiology from the University of Northern Colorado; master’s degree in speech communication RISING STAR CRED: Burmeister is the quintessential...

Is right now really the best time to be selfish? Absolutely! Before I go further, let me define selfishness. It is an interest in making the right connections, getting the right training and advancing in your career. Just after a meeting with his supervisor, Don...

He called me, panic in his voice, looking for support in finding his next job. While he made it through this round of layoffs with “minor” bruising (a pay cut), Tim knows his company is on a downward spiral – and his job is on the line. If this sounds familiar...

There I was, just two weeks from the event, terrified I might fail and suddenly unclear as to why I would give myself just six weeks to put on an event such as this. Was I crazy? How was I supposed to leverage the media exposure I just got, capitalize on the new...

By Kisha D. DeSandies https://www.nahb.org/generic.aspx?genericContentID=112782&channelID=33   Successful leaders are often asked their advice on how to excel in business management. Specifically, aspiring leaders in lower, middle and executive management...

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Kathy, a Naval Officer working as commander of personnel assignments in the Surface Warfare Office, had an important meeting at work and had already let her husband know it would need to be an “untouchable” day – where he’d need to pick up the slack with the...

While most leaders think productivity increases during a recession, the opposite is actually true. Since people are worried about keeping their jobs, don’t they want to work harder to ensure they keep their job? No! The time spent worrying about their job takes...

While the majority of employees are worried about keeping their jobs, few are excited about this opportunity. Likewise, most employers think the tables have turned and now employees will work harder because they have to – that is, if they want to keep their jobs. If...

An Enlightened Interview with From Boomers to Bloggers author Misti Burmeister Book Launch Cafe (Source: https://www.booklaunchcafe.com/booklaunchcafe/meet-the-author-of-from-boomers-to-bloggers.html) How would you describe yourself in 5 words? Inspiring, energetic,...

While most people think a recession increases productivity, the opposite is actually true. Research shows that people become less productive and, in fact, companies become less effective during a recession. Why? The simple answer…fear. Most people are too busy...