Yes, I’ve seen lots of posts from companies that need to hire people immediately. And if you just show up for the training, you’ll get a Free Turkey! The Tucson Clinica Medica Familiar says if you are over 21 and bring an electric bill in your name, you’ll get a free turkey just for…
DetailsBe aware that not fitting nicely into school and societal molds may brand you as a “failure.” You may have been the “C” student or maybe you lost 4 jobs in a row. However, it’s interesting that often those labeled as such go on to accomplish unusual success. It seems that frequently if a person…
DetailsToday, November 14th, is a big day for me! It’s 48 Days until the New Year rolls in. And as such I always have my goals clearly laid out for the coming year. So I’ve already decided what I’m going to accomplish next year. Management guru Peter Drucker always recommended that you examine every part…
DetailsA coaching client recently gave me a copy of Radical Hospitality – Benedict’s Way of Love by Daniel Homan, Lonni Collins Pratt. Here’s a little story from that book that got my attention: We have also lost our souls in the marketplace, in the bickering, the negotiating. Must we position ourselves as productive winners all…
DetailsHi Dan, I’m finishing up a website and resume (I’m a graphic designer) and am hoping to begin the official job search soon. However, should I be concerned that the holidays are approaching? In 48 Days To The Work You Love you suggest that it’s better to NOT contact managers at busy times (Mondays, Fridays, etc…).…
DetailsLast week I mentioned that Ernst & Young (a major finance and accounting firm) is no longer requiring a college degree as part of their application process. A few months ago, PricewaterhouseCoopers )PwC) – another big player in financial services announced they would no longer be using The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) scores…
DetailsThere is a story told about a farmer who grew discontent with his farm. He complained about the lake on his property that always needed to have the fish thinned out. The rolling hills made it more difficult for him to run the fence rows. Sometimes he couldn’t even see his cows because they had…
DetailsHarold Ramis is the actor and director probably best known for his role as Egon in the movie Ghostbusters. He once laid out his rule for success: “Find the most talented person in the room, and if it’s not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. Try to be helpful.” Brian Tracy…
DetailsHere’s a note I received this week from someone who wants to be a coach. ”Dan –With the poverty of the USA my spirit doesn’t feel right charging the poor that need help for coaching them in the right direction. Out of the love in my heart for others and their burdens I cannot see…
DetailsYes, I know I talk a lot about turning your passion into profits. A lot of people still question whether passion should be part of the equation when looking for work. Shouldn’t we just be responsible and find something with a paycheck? When we released Wisdom meets Passion I was inundated with inquiries about how people…
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