Branding: 4 Strategies for Creating a Standout Brand
(Our last blog established the importance of branding – today, we’ll discuss how.) If you’re looking for a one-size-fits-all equation that guarantees success in branding your business, you’re out of...
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Branding: Because You Are More than Just a Business
At least that should be your goal. To be more than a place that sells this or services that. Because to be successful in today’s competitive business climate, you have to be known, far and wide, for...
View ArticleBuilding Strong Company Teams
In a recent blog, we discussed the traits of team players, but that’s only half of the picture. Management carries responsibility too – in creating a workplace environment that encourages healthy teams...
View ArticleEarning Respect as a Leader
Being a leader/manager/supervisor doesn’t guarantee respect. While your employees may show respect for your title/position, it doesn’t mean that they respect you as a professional. Authentic respect,...
View ArticleNetworking your Way to A New Job
You’re in the market for a new job – or maybe even a career change, but where do you start. With your network, of course. But don’t make a haphazard go-for-broke network blitz – give it your best shot....
View ArticleMental Engagement – Mindfulness Breed Success
Mental engagement, the ability to focus on a task, accomplishing it efficiently and effectively, is an important key to career success. Creating a work environment that encourages mental engagement is...
View ArticleLanding Your Dream IT Position
Information Technology – the industry field that plays a role in every industry field. From manufacturing to medical, hospitality to legal, sales to financing, every industry uses technology. Software,...
View ArticlePasword Security and Your Employees
Technology, the fuel that keeps your company fires burning, can also often be your worst enemy. One the one hand, technology advances allows instant access to infinite data, organizes and manages every...
View ArticleTeam Players
While Dion Lewis, Tom Brady, and Chris Hogan are each “stand alone” NFL heroes for the New England Patriots, they worked together as essential parts of a powerful team. In this crucial play (one of...
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Job Hopping 101 Last week we laid the groundwork for job-hopping – a discussion of the pros and cons. But now that you have a good understanding of why and why not, how does that apply specifically to...
View ArticleJob Hopping 101
Gone are the days of staying with a company for 30-40 years. In fact, many would say staying with a company for life is a sign of lethargy, rather than a sign of loyalty. But is the constant hop a...
View ArticleDo your Critical Thinking Muscles Get a Daily Workout?
Keeping your critical thinking muscle in prime condition may take diligence and consistent effort, but it’s time well spent – reaping a high ROI for your career. So what exactly defines critical...
View ArticleGoing Out with a Bang!
Is 2017 the Year You Retire? Are you ready? Many people, blue collar and white collar alike, have diligently built a financial plan for retirement, but now that the time is near, money isn’t the focus...
View ArticleHoliday Tidbits from Springborn Staffing
Poinsettia Beauties – for Brightening your Decor Poinsettias have been making Maine beautiful for the holidays since the mid1800s. An exotic plant native to Central America, it was brought into the...
View ArticleEmotional Intelligence and You – the Candidate
(Emotional Intelligence – Part III; Read Part I and Part II) “Emotions need to be taken seriously,” says Sigal Barsade, professor of management at the Wharton School of Business at the University of...
View ArticleHow to Hire for Emotional Intelligence (EI – Part II)
Last week in part one, we covered the why emotional intelligence (EI) is a valued commodity in candidates. Today we will share key tips for building a team of individuals with EI – the do’s and the...
View ArticleEmotional Intelligence: Part I
Why It Matters The U.S. Department of Labor estimates the average cost of a bad hiring decision can equal 30% of the individual’s first-year potential earnings. That’s an alarming statistic for the...
View ArticleHappy Thanksgiving
“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” John Fitzgerald Kennedy Since 1963, when President Lincoln declared it a...
View ArticleLeadership Don’ts
“If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Benjamin Franklin Characteristically, Leaders have too many responsibilities on their schedule. Why? Because they not only have the ability to evaluate...
View ArticleSocial Media and Your Career – Part II
“When Social Media Leads to Career Destruction.” Last week, we discussed how social media can be an effective tool for building professional relevancy. Beware! Social Media can also be a catalyst for...
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