7 Savvy Salary Negotiation Tactics for Career Growth

#10 in the Career Growth Series! Leveraging savvy salary negotiation tactics is not only critical, is it underutilized. Take the stress out with these smart strategies and get better compensation. It’s easier to negotiate upfront for more money or paid time off than it is after you have accepted the job!

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The Single Interview Success Technique Most People Miss

Increase Your Chances of Getting the Job Following up your interview with a sincere “Thank You” is essential. Most professionals understand that sending a note after the interview is important. What some people often misunderstand is how to best send a “Thank You” follow up to the interview – and when you need to do it! The etiquette of…

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The One Thing Stopping You from Landing the Job You Want

What is the one thing stopping you from landing the job you want? Most professionals think that getting a great job boils down to who you know. Barring that: you need to be able to out-smart the Applicant Tracking Systems for online job applications. What about being the best, the smartest, and best candidate for…

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The Remarkable Benefits of Kindness at Work

Historically kindness is often considered a weakness in the world of business. We don’t want to subdue the fire that drives us to be successful and move up the ladder of the corporate world. Everyone knows you can’t be successful by being a doormat! Fortunately: being kind has nothing to do with being a doormat…

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Avoid These 3 LinkedIn Profile Disasters

You have a stellar resume and your interview skills are sharp. You have awesome accomplishments and you know how to communicate them. Regardless whether you are stellar job seeker: if your LinkedIn Profile isn’t well developed it could stop a potential job opportunity cold. Avoid These 3 LinkedIn Profile Disasters No Profile Picture No Professional…

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Mom’s Top 7 Essentials for Significant Success

Mothers always know best! My mother set the stage in early childhood to ensure that I had the essentials for significant success in my life. Not only did she give me a safe environment to grow into the person I am today, my mother led by example. All parents are leaders of their children –…

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Seven Proven Insights Into A Powerful Mentoring Relationship

Originally Published on Forbes Seven Proven Insights Into A Powerful Mentoring Relationship Some of the most successful people in business today have mentors. As a career coach, I can say that mentors have made all the difference in my career development. Mentors helped inspire, guide and shape the person I am today. I firmly believe that,…

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The Tremendous Power of Gratitude at Work

How Giving Praise Increases Employee Engagement “Thank You”, one of the most underrated words in the English language. In a fast-disappearing culture of appreciation and consideration for others, these two powerful words are given less credence. As a society, we are more likely to become outraged than offer gratitude. It’s important to note that [inlinetweet…

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How to Harness the Power of Creativity in a Corporate Culture

Develop a Successful Environment of Innovation Developing an environment of innovation and fostering a culture of creativity is a desirable journey in the world of business. Perhaps you would like to encourage a continuous improvement mindset. Maybe you are faced with the challenge to launch a strategic initiative, develop new products, or find unique methods…

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How to Live a Life of Significance: Make Every Day Your Masterpiece

How to Live a Life of Significance: Make Every Day Your Masterpiece Article Originally Published on Forbes John Maxwell says “If you want to live a life of significance, you will have to give up some things. The pathway of possibility is filled with trade-offs.” I will admit that this is probably one of the most difficult…

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5 Simple Resolutions to KickStart Your Professional Growth in 2018

5 Simple Resolutions to KickStart Your Professional Growth in 2018 2017 came and went in the blink of an eye. While you might be wondering where the time went you will be relieved to know there are 5 simple resolutions to kickstart your professional growth in 2018. Most professionals do not realize how a few…

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How to Get What Most Professionals Want

How to Get What Most Professionals Want Most professionals want a fulfilling career. The truth is: few will actually find one. It’s no big secret about what most professionals want but there are massive misunderstandings in how to achieve a fulfilling career. The reason most professionals will not ‘find’ a fulfilling career is because these…

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