GlobalBX Entrepreneur Business Articles - August 2008Completing the Learning Cycle – and BeyondIntroduction One of the most useful models I have found for understanding the learning cycle is the model described by Thomas Gordon as the “conscious competence learning stage model”. What I plan to do in this article is describe some of the “symptoms” of each part of the cycle, what learners need in this stage […] Five Keys to Setting Attractive Sustainable GoalsWe’ve all been there. How many of you have set up new year’s resolutions only to discover that you have slipped after the first week or been to a workshop and sworn that this time you are really going to achieve those dreams you have had at the back of your mind? The following article […] 10 Ways to Get Back into the Confidence ClubThe word for confidence in Gaelic is muinín (pronounced muneen), and it is also the word for trust. The English dictionary definition of confidence is “firm trust,” “a feeling of reliance or certainty.” So, self-confidence is really about trusting yourself. The question then is how you can learn to trust yourself. The other important thing […] Motivating Yourself on MondayIntroduction I have a theory that everyone should work for a day or a week in a job that they truly, spectacularly detest. I think it would concentrate the mind deeply about doing work that you enjoy and help you remember that your current job is not all bad. I remember working in a job […] Bullying and Boundaries“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” – Eleanor Roosevelt. If you are the victim of bullying the chances are that you think the opening quote is harsh and unfair and not applicable to you. But I’d like you to think about it a little more…and realize how liberating it is in […] Career Check-Up for Business OwnersIf you’re like most business owners and entrepreneurs, you now think in terms of owning a business rather than managing a career. Think again! Your business is your career. And just like anyone in any career, it’s important to do a career check-up to see whether owning a business is meeting your career expectations. Take […] Seven Ways to Put Juice Back Into Your JobWhen you received the news that you got your new job, were you excited about your bright future? Are you still excited and engaged by the work you do today? Do you show up with passion and vitality, ready to achieve higher goals? If you feel dissatisfied at work, you’re not alone. USA Today reported […] Time to Quit Your Job – or Your Career?Dreading Monday morning? Are you short-tempered and impatient with coworkers and family members? Everyone, even people who love their jobs, sometimes experience Sunday night blues or irritability from time to time. However, if you feel blue every Sunday night, pay attention; you may be suffering from work inertia. Here are the symptoms: You often feel […] Career Change SaboteursWhen you discover the right career fit, your life shifts into a new momentum. Finding the right job within your chosen career gives your life wings! But it’s common for people to get stalled somewhere on that course between discovery and successful transition. Many people determine what’s important to them, identify the right career track, […] The New Face of Professional Networking: Online Social NetworksNetworking still tops the charts to find the right work. Moreover, although I remain an advocate for the strength of in-person networks, I can see the growing success of online social networks. They’re bubbling to the surface and gaining popularity! I’ve been a member of LinkedIn for a while now. However, it never really grabbed […] Be the CEO of Your Own Career!How can you identify a different job or career, find time to job hunt, and get back to enjoying the game of life? Thinking like a CEO will help you map out a successful career with work that’s fulfilling and energizing. As a Chief EXPLORATION Officer, your first step is to engage in self-exploration – […] Raise Your Work QuotientFive Strategies to Increase Your Value to the Company. Guess what? There’s a lot more to being successful at work then showing up as a committed team player, putting in your 40 hours, and participating in the company’s annual softball tournament. Instead, you must raise your work quotient – the value of your work capacity […] Navigating Career ChangeI’ve heard it said that the only person who really loves change is a wet baby! I’m not sure that’s completely accurate, since some people seem to thrive on change. Whether you love change or loathe it, the fact is that change is inherent in every career, job, and transition. If you increasingly find yourself […] Top Ten Career Trends: Looking Forward to 2008!The changes shaping your career for the next few years are already in motion. Peek into my crystal ball for the top career trends that may soon affect your job. Take note, and get prepared! Specialization is key – As more and more companies look for specialized help, experts will be in high demand and […] Five Stages to Move from Job Loss to Job RenewalHave you ever misplaced your car? Well I did last week! It was a great reminder of how we feel when we lose something – our car, our wallet, or even our job. As I confidently walked to where I remembered parking my car, it took time to recognize that it wasn’t there. Similar to job […] 5 Tips to Re-Awaken Your Work LifeSpring is in the air! It’s my favorite time of the year, when I anticipate tulips, lilies, and apple blossoms in bloom. In fact, I love spring SO much, I opt out of spring cleaning; instead I choose activities that refresh and invigorate. How about you? How will you choose to refresh and re-energize this […] Organically Growing Champions, Sales, Market ShareWe (PR pros and practitioners) have done an outstanding job of convincing senior management: – we know the right people – we need to launch a product with a big bang – we need to do a 1:1 meeting with just the right editors/writers/reviewers – we need an editorial tour – we need four-five star […] Social Media…The Hunted Can Become the HunterThe world of new media – widgets and social applications – looks like a beautiful marketing communications hunting ground. It’s like shooting fish in a barrel. Imagine people flock to Web 2.0 locations where they blog. They upload/download audios/videos of specific interest to them. They congregate at business/special interest web sites to gain information and be entertained. […] Blogs…Can the Social Community Be Commercialized?The blogosphere is a relatively new phenomenon that has arrived on the scene and a growing number of people are advancing the idea that it is a great opportunity for companies to sell ideas, products and services cheaply. The problem is that people forget that the blog also allows people to “push back” in a […] Is Your Communications Policy Mired In The Past?“Lead, follow, or get out of the way.” – Thomas Paine First of all, if you’re reading this article you don’t have these problems. But…you do know of companies and PR people who suffer from this malady. We know that in theory corporate policy is to encourage creative thinking and growth. The communications policy is […] |
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