I have a confession to make: I sometimes rather enjoy a well-written snarky movie review. Like this one about Jupiter Ascending that made me laugh out loud. And this one about Fifty Shades of Grey. Opinions will vary and viewpoints…
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Whole Life Fitness
Whole Life Fitness is a fun and simple way to develop strengths in all dimensions. It’s personal development for busy people. The world faces an energy crisis. Levels of engagement at work are abysmally low (only 29% in the U.S.…
Making Ideas Happen (Book Notes)
Why is it so hard to finish what we start? I don’t know about you, but I have an incomplete project or two around. The initial enthusiasm begins to fade as the work goes on and difficulties occur. Distractions crop…
It’s Not Just Who You Know (Book Review)
“It’s Not Just Who You Know” by Tommy Spaulding is the May choice of the 12 Books group at Goodreads. The author starts out strong with engaging stories that describe how the relationships he developed helped him to overcome a…
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The Surprising Truth About the Workforce Gap
…and the secret reason for it. Why Soft Skills are Lacking and What You Can Do About It. Soft Skills are Lacking Studies often show a gap between skills desired by employers and skills that workers possess, with soft skills…
Skills Employers Want #10 – Ability to Sell or Influence Others
The ability to sell or influence others is the number ten skill on the list of top ten skills employers are looking for. Selling is something we all must do at times, whether we are at a job interview, networking,…
Compelling People
I began following the books chosen by the 12 Books group at Goodreads with the April choice, “Compelling People: the hidden qualities that make us influential” by John Neffinger and Matthew Kohut. The authors are partners in KNP Communications, a…
Skills Employers Want #9- Ability to create and edit written reports
The ability to create and/or edit written reports is number nine on the list of the top ten skills employers are looking for. Writing is one form of communication that requires a certain set of skills. Effective Report Writing at…
Skills Employers Want #8 – Computer Software Knowledge
Proficiency with computer software programs is the eighth of the top ten skills employers are looking for. There are many computer software programs, and many resources for increasing skills. A printable outline of levels of proficiency in Microsoft Office programs…
The Career Search Process
Technical knowledge related to the job is the seventh of the top ten skills employers are looking for. These skills vary depending on the job, as shown at the Technical Skills part of the Skills at illinoisworknet.com. See also Industry…
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