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The holidays are a time of celebration, reflection and excitement. We celebrate the successes and reflect on the shortcomings of the previous year, yet we are filled with excitement of the New [...]

November 29, 2011 – Job-hunting during the holiday season is a great way to gain a competitive advantage over those taking a break and putting their searches on hold until next year, [...]

In today’s ongoing tumultuous environment, both in for-profit and not-for-profit market space, change in organizations is exceeding the pace that most individuals can adapt to comfortably. As [...]

In a world of LinkedIn and other social media sites as well as personal web pages, what role do traditional resumes and cover letters now play? The answer to that question is complex. While it is [...]

What is corporate strategy? By definition, corporate strategy is “the overall scope and direction of a corporation and the way in which its various business operations work together to achieve [...]

Oct. 10, 2011 – The management pipeline is bare at many employers, according to a survey by OI Partners, a global coaching and leadership development/consulting firm. Four out of 10 [...]

Trust—Respect—Integrity. These three words are used by many, taken for granted by some and are difficult to define in the positive. But they are realized most when they are lacking or destroyed. [...]

As the world of business changes at a faster and faster pace, it is vital that companies become nimble when addressing the escalating complexities of the workplace. Often this means something we [...]

Sep. 8, 2011 – Layoffs and terminations are very much part of our culture and laying people off and being laid off are both fearful and challenging for everyone. Following are some tips from OI [...]

There are many, many books written on leadership. Some recent ones advocate for “resonate leadership,” “authentic leadership” or “agile leadership.” These are all valid approaches to becoming a [...]