How some companies interview badly; 5 suggestions to raise the bar
I once had a corporate client with bad interviewing habits. It wasn
Read MoreTell Me What You Think, Seriously…
Early in my career, I had an interview with the MD of a competitor. It was scheduled for late afternoon in their office, and the earlier part of the day had been awful. I
Read MoreThe Business Dietitian
When I coach someone, the goal is often a behavioural change, similar to changing a food or tobacco craving. Although I can’t lose someone else’s weight or kick their habit, I can usually help guide them to be better than they are, change some patterns, and ultimately improve their presence. The ideal time to use […]
Read MoreWin the Boss Over
I recently had coffee with a friend, reminiscing about his previous company and one of the co-CEO’s there who has since moved on. “Smart guy,” my friend said, “although we never got along very well.” “Why?” “You were either with him or against him, not a lot of grey. I wasn’t part of his inner […]
Read MoreThe authentic voice when interviewing
The authentic voice. Companies want to hear it from candidates when interviewing, and candidates always need to think about finding their cadence in an interview. But what does an “authentic voice” really mean within in a corporate setting, whether interviewing or maneuvering through the organisation? Authenticity often radiates from comfort
Read MoreThe Mechanics of Manners; 10 points
More than simply being polite, better to describe manners as the “instruction booklet” for humans. In today’s topsy-turvy world of social media, manners matter even MORE than in the past. Friction is caused by two objects moving into each other, and manners lubricate the friction. None of us are born with good manners; we all […]
Read MoreFYI to Boss? Boss says ANW
Many people I coach have challenges communicating effectively with their boss. They often think the boss automatically understands them, and that what worked previously will work again with a new company or boss. I had coffee with one such person last week. He explained that he greatly respects his boss
Read MoreThe CEO of your career
I went to a New York Times talk the other day, moderated by Tom Friedman. The subject was the Global Future, which could have kept people on the dais for years, but fortunately it was only one day.. Among the comments whizzing by was how to take ownership of your career, and in Friedman
Read MoreHow to not screw up a hire
10 pointers for companies now interviewing and hiring. Want to attract and gain good talent? Then don
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