Your Career
Looking for an IT Job? Here's How to Stand Out
by Kevin Beaver Wednesday Mar 3, 2010Looking for work in IT? Thinking about jumping ship to help another small business get things rolling? Well, I couldn't think of a worse possible time to do this! But don't give up. Our dreadful business climate doesn't have to be all that bad. There is hope for landing a new gig.
Today in Small Business: You're the Boss, Not an Olympian
by Eric Reyes Friday Feb 26, 2010In today's roundup of Must-Reads, find out about safety programs that work, how being the boss is not like being a great athlete, how to stimulate trust between leadership peers, how to give a great presentation – and more.
Today in Career News: Lost Your Job? Careful What You Say
by Eric Reyes Wednesday Feb 24, 2010In today's roundup of Must-Reads from around the web, find out why new leaders have a hard time keeping a job, why your job search should be run like an election campaign, how to talk about being laid off in an interview — and more:
Today in Career News: Like It or Not, Freelancing May Be Your Future
by Eric Reyes Friday Feb 12, 2010In Friday's roundup of Must-Reads from around the web, find out if the rise of independent contracting will impact you, whether social media can enliven or kill your career, what fear can do to success — and more:
Chris Anderson: The Art of the TED Talk
by James Daly Thursday Feb 11, 2010In the past four years, the TED conference has evolved from an intriguing if somewhat esoteric boutique gathering to a worldwide phenomenon. Its showcase attraction? Presentations of ideas so compellingly delivered that attendees pay thousands to experience them first-hand. For that you can credit the prescience of Chris Anderson, the publishing entrepreneur who took over from TED’s co-founder, Richard Wurman, in 2001.
Nancy Duarte: How to Practice Smart 'Slide-ology'
by James Daly Thursday Feb 11, 2010Nancy Duarte makes slide presentations not just bearable but dazzling. As the CEO and namesake of Duarte Designs, she’s worked with hundreds of potentially dull presenters to make their visuals pop and sizzle, whether they are delivered in person, online or via mobile device. Duarte is also the author of “slide:ology,” an overview about what makes a visual presentation great. She has also helped fine-tune the visuals of many who hit the stage at TED. Here are some of her insights.
Career Tips for Out-of-Work Executives
by Paul Diamond Thursday Feb 11, 2010Are you looking to reinvent yourself or find a new career? It won't be easy, not just because of the economy but also because job changes can be difficult and time-consuming. David Schwartz, an executive coach who is president of ROELMANA Group, has these tips for executives in transition:
9 Rules for Staying Motivated During Economic Uncertainty
by Jeanette Seibly Tuesday Feb 9, 2010We're all too familiar with what happens when the economy turns south or your business slows down: Budgets are slashed. Training and development dollars are suspended. Travel is curtailed. Salaries are decreased. Expenses are reduced. Basically there are two ways to weather the storm: You can hunker down and wait until things get better. Or you can do something now that will increase your business savvy.
How to Manage Stress in The Office
by SBTV Friday Feb 5, 2010Stress can be a great motivator on the job but it can also take a huge toll on your career and your personal life. In this online video from Bizmore partner SBTV, Patricia Adams, a San Antonio, Tex-based behavorial consultant and author, explains how managers and their employees can cope better with stress and why seemingly small extravagances like in-office massages can pay off big.
What Every Manager Can Learn From a Shark Attack
by Paul Diamond Monday Feb 1, 2010The challenges at the office aren’t all that different from a predator’s jaws coming at you, where swift, rational thinking and action is most needed, according to emotional intelligence experts Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves.
