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How to out trump physical reality

by Lynn Dessert

I would like to introduce you to Ed. If you met him today, it would not occur to you that Ed was dancing a year ago. I always knew he was in the room by looking down at the feet whisking across the dance floor because he wore his black and white shoes. He told [...]

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Is your helicopter parent hurting your career?

by Lynn Dessert

Are Gen Yers getting a bad reputation in the workplace? There are seems to be two sides of the story – as you find in most situations.
Last week, I was interviewed in the Democrat & Chronicle on how organizations should rethink feedback in the workplace with the Gen Yers. You can read the full article [...]

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26 Mind Mapping Tools to Get More Productive

by Lynn Dessert

Last year, I attended a mind mapping seminar. If you do not know what a mind map is, go here for a quick summary or scroll down to the bottom of the post for a video.
Mind mapping is a powerful tool, which appeals to both right and left-brain thinkers. It is allows you to become [...]

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Brand yourself through blogging: Basic lessons

by Lynn Dessert

Last week I commented on Alan Collin’s Blog, Success in HR. The article was Blogging to Advance your HR Career: Part One.
I was excited when I read the title hoping to find some pearls of wisdom that Alan would share with his readers. After all, I have only been blogging a little more than a [...]

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Why being real is so difficult

by Lynn Dessert

I have decided what my New Year’s resolution is this year. I do not usually make one, nor is it in my nature to broadcast it. This year is different.
My resolution is to be real.
Some of you may think that being real is so easy to do, that I am taking the easy way out. [...]

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Resources to Make Your New Year’s Resolution

by Lynn Dessert

Why do people believe in making New Year’s resolutions? Do we have to find a day to justify making time to reflect what is important in life?
Why is it so difficult for us to assess if we are on track with our work, personal or family goals? Is it the realization we might have to [...]

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How Well Do You Detect a Liar?

by Lynn Dessert

What do you do if you think someone is not being truthful with you? Do you decide if someone is lying by your gut or intuition? Alternatively, are you someone who wants to investigate the facts because of what someone has said?
If you are a fact finder, you probably will try to go back to [...]

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Core Values Win Even in Adversity

by Lynn Dessert

What are your core values? Have you ever written them down? I know, you probably are going to tell me you have them “up there” <—- pointing to head.
The thing about having them “up there” is that they are easy to change. No one knows for sure what they are unless you tell them and [...]

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13 Great Truths about Leadership

by Robert Whipple

Much has been written about the characteristics of great leaders. I have found 13 characteristics that hold true for the great leaders I have known. There are other ingredients to excellent leadership, but if you have all 13 of these characteristics, you are probably one of the elite leaders.
Great Leaders:

Operate from a set of values
Are [...]

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Evaluating a Job Change to Advance Pay

by Lynn Dessert

Question: I work in a large high tech company where several of us have the same job description, but we don’t do the same work. My boss gives me all the difficult assignments and the others receive the more routine work.
When I received my increase this year, I got a 3% raise, while the [...]

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Baby Boomer Job Seeker: Is an MBA necessary to compete?

by Lynn Dessert
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Question: Shortly after I volunteered out during Company X restructuring, 9/11 hit and the world stopped (similar to today’s economy). I couldn’t find any openings at my level or even a step down. It took a few years to get what I have now — but I’m severely under utilized. I keep looking for better [...]

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Walking Past My Stress

by Lynn Dessert

Is stress at work at an all time high? It can be work or personal stress situations. Both lead to absenteeism and loss of work productivity while on the job. Stress can cause us to exercise less frequently, making us prone to weight gain, mental sluggishness, injury and overall declining health. It can affect [...]

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Personal Power: Should You Outshine Your Boss?

by Lynn Dessert
The 48 Laws of Power

Power is not the root of all evil. There are many lessons from history which help us to understand human nature better and how it works to our benefit. Some might call it manipulation; others may see it as perfecting the art of persuasion. It really is just about personal power.

The 48 Laws of Power [...]

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