Web Exclusives - Careers/Growth
Nine great ways to turn coffee into a job interview
By John HeckersI once had a client who was the best-connected person in Denver. We joked that he knew everyone, including the Pope. But before coming to us, he had been looking for a job for close to two years, without even one interview. We figured out what he was doing wrong…
02.17.2010The success secrets of Olympic athletes
By TC NorthWould you continue doing your job if you knew you could die in a painful crash every time you showed up? What if you knew that you had a 100 percent chance of serious injury if you did your job for more than a year? And if you were willing…
02.16.2010Six surefire moves for the on-board game
By John HeckersWell, the economy has gotten better—at least temporarily. This means that many people are starting new jobs. Here are some tips for making sure that you on-board correctly.
1). Keep your big mouth shut. My mother used to say, “The wise old owl sat on the oak, the more he…
02.16.2010The secret to getting more referrals
By Merit GestIf you’ve been in business for a while, you have probably experienced the gift of a referral. No need to cold call and network during your precious time if business is coming in through referrals.
Over the years, I have taught business people across a wide range of industries on…
02.10.2010Keep your love life out of your office
By John HeckersOn one of the news websites, I just watched a hilarious piece that came from Australian TV. A financial pundit was speaking from his office about the economy, but, right behind him, apparently unaware that he was being broadcast to millions, a co-worker was opening pictures of a mostly nude…
02.10.2010Sales down? Then get up!
By Merit GestBy now it’s a safe bet that the New Year’s resolutions have gone by the wayside, and you are back into normal routines and comfort zones. This may seem an unlikely bit of advice from a sales and business consultant, but if you want to get your sales up, you…
02.07.2010The Warren Buffett/Peyton Manning secret strategy
By TC NorthWhat’s the success strategy shared by Warren Buffett, possibly the best stock market investor of all time, and Peyton Manning, one of the greatest NFL quarterbacks of all time (three time NFL most valuable player [MVP] and the 2006 Super Bowl MVP)? They are both masters of preparation and opportunity…
