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Soar to Great Heights
Looking to advance in your career, but feel stagnant? Interested in making a career change, but not sure how to make the leap? Struggling to find...
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How will you be remembered?
Soar to Great Heights ― Several weeks ago, I learned of the passing of an old friend. He had a rare form of cancer and died at the age of 38, leaving behind a wife and two young children. I was shocked and saddened by the news. Though I hadn’t spoken to him in... (more)
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Posted on Mar 9th, 2012
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Be Your Own Valentine
Soar to Great Heights ― Growing up, February was always my favorite month, partly because of my birthday, but also because I loved Valentine’s Day. I know, I know, it’s a “Hallmark holiday,” but I really loved the idea of a holiday dedicated to love. Back... (more)
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Posted on Feb 7th, 2012
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Successfully Achieve Your 2012 Goals!
Soar to Great Heights ― The start of a new year is always a great time to reflect on the successes and lessons of the past year. What went right? What would you like to continue to do moving forward? And what changes can you make to be even more successful this... (more)
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Posted on Jan 3rd, 2012
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Are our expectations of career satisfaction perpetuating our frustrations?
Soar to Great Heights ― We sure have come a long way! Previous generations of workers would have laughed at the notion of career satisfaction. Work wasn’t satisfying; it was a survival necessity. It’s difficult to imagine our grandparents expressing their lack... (more)
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Posted on Nov 7th, 2011
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Be a Leader in Your Own Life
Soar to Great Heights ― What is leadership? It’s a term we hear often. As we approach the 2012 presidential election, we can’t escape discussions of political leadership. And, of course, the ongoing economic crisis continues to cast a spotlight on financial... (more)
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Posted on Nov 2nd, 2011
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Do Something Scary
Soar to Great Heights ― “Do one thing every day that scares you.” I took to heart this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt when I made the decision to participate in the Ultimate Blog Challenge this month. The prospect of blogging daily was truly frightening to me. It... (more)
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Posted on Oct 31st, 2011
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Expect the Unexpected
Soar to Great Heights ― When I signed up to participate in the Ultimate Blog Challenge, I was not expecting a record-breaking snowstorm at the end of October. Who thinks about snow when preparing for Halloween? As the snow fell last night, though, I held my breath,... (more)
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Posted on Oct 30th, 2011
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Life is Spooky
Soar to Great Heights ― Has this ever happened to you? You’ve been struggling with making a personal or professional change for a while. You’re not quite sure what you want, but you know that your current situation needs to change. You plod along, hoping for... (more)
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Posted on Oct 29th, 2011
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Have concerns? Raise them!
Soar to Great Heights ― I recently had a great conversation with a friend and former colleague. He shared with me that, several years ago, he approached our manager with concerns about his compensation. Rather than demand a raise, he said two things. First, he told... (more)
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Posted on Oct 28th, 2011
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Be the Leader You Want to See
Soar to Great Heights ― Several weeks ago, I found a discussion on my university’s alumni LinkedIn group. A number of individuals were looking for help with career-related issues, such as resume support. I noticed that a few individuals suggested meeting as a group... (more)
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Posted on Oct 27th, 2011
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My Experience as a Disengaged Employee
Soar to Great Heights ― I began my most recent corporate position with enthusiasm and a wholehearted commitment to success. Having always been a highly ambitious self-starter, I dove into my new role, taking the initiative to meet as many people and learn as much as... (more)
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Posted on Oct 26th, 2011
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The Crucial Link Between Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction
Soar to Great Heights ― Anyone who has ever held a job has heard the term customer satisfaction. It is a universal priority for businesses of all sizes. And it should be, as, clearly, business success is directly a function of customer activity. Companies go to... (more)
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Posted on Oct 25th, 2011
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The Value of Informational Interviews
Soar to Great Heights ― I discovered the power of informational interviews almost immediately after starting my career at a major corporation. Having recently graduated with a degree in psychology, I had very little business experience and knew nothing about... (more)
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Posted on Oct 24th, 2011
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If your career ended today, how would you feel?
Soar to Great Heights ― If your career ended today, how would you feel? Would you retire with pride, knowing that you took advantage of key opportunities? Or would you look back with regret on the risks you didn’t take and the choices you didn’t make?When Jeff... (more)
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Posted on Oct 23rd, 2011
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The Crisis of Employee Engagement
Soar to Great Heights ― Have you ever had an exit interview? If so, you were probably asked what the company could have done to keep you. Did you, like me, scratch your head and think, “Why are you asking me this now?” The exit interview process baffles me, not... (more)
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Posted on Oct 22nd, 2011
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