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In This Issue
- Editor's Notes
- Spotlight - The One Minute Manager
- Setting SMART Goals - A better way to track your progress
- Fireproof Your Job In The New Economy - Ten things to think about
- What's New! - Additional NEW Articles, our Expert's latest Advice, Teleclass updates, etc.
- Marketplace - Resources & Services
Happy Holidays! Whether you’ll be celebrating the Passover or Easter holidays over the coming weeks, I hope you will make some time to spend with friends and family.
When I started career-intelligence.com, I knew it was serious business. But, one of the most valuable lessons I’ve learned since our launch is not to take myself too seriously. Over the last six months, I began to spend a little less time on business and a little more time on me. And guess what? Both my personal and professional lives got even better.
With this in mind, I want to share one of the things I look forward to each Friday. It’s the weekly Women at Work cartoons by Anne Gibbons. Besides being a lovely person, Anne is a fine artist with a great sense of humor. If you’d like to put a smile in your day subscribe to the weekly cartoons at Cartoon Link. It’s fast, fun and free!
This issue is packed with information to support and encourage you. You can pick up some tips on getting ahead in Setting SMART Goals and The Wall. If you’re worried about job security you’ll find some advice on holding your ground in Fireproof Your Job in the New Economy.
Whatever your position, you can benefit by reading this issue’s Spotlight, The One Minute Manager. Its simple truths may dramatically change your life whether you supervise 100 people or just yourself.
Whether you’re in the process of changing careers or trying to move up where you are, understanding yourself and others will help you get ahead faster. If you’re ready to be more successful, I hope to see you at my MBTI workshop at Norwalk Community College in April. (See Change Your Life below for details.)
Please feel free to send your comments or suggestions to me at arichmond@career-intelligence.com. Let me know what you want to see here and I'll try to bring it to you. And, if you know anyone else who'd enjoy reading The Career Intelligencer, please pass it along.
It's your life, make the most of it :)
Annette Richmond
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Ever since I reviewed Who Moved My Cheese? I've been looking forward to reading The One Minute Manager. Well just like Who Moved My Cheese?, The One Minute Manager is truly a gem. Its simple truths can be easily translated to everyone's personal and professional lives. A long-time best seller, The One Minute Manager is a story about a young man searching for the perfect manager: One that's not too people centered. And not too focused on the bottom line. One that's just right. While on his journey the young man learns several important lessons. Two of the most basic truths being that happy people are more productive and it's easier to do a good job when you know what you're supposed to be doing. |
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My favorite part of the book is found in the Third Secret: One Minute Reprimands. In this chapter, one of the characters introduces an unusual philosophy: Win or Break Even. All of our lives we learn that when we ask for something we either win or lose. If we get what we want, we win. If we don't, we lose. But, here the thinking is that we either Win or Break Even. If we get what we want we Win. If we don't we're no worse off than before, we Break Even. Written by Kenneth Blanchard, Ph.D. and Spencer Johnson, M.D., The One Minute Manager is grounded behavior therapy. Despite being fun and easy to read, it's filled with practical advice. The One Minute Manager is a must read for anyone who wants to simplify their life and get more done in less time. Pick up a copy today; you'll be glad you did. I promise. |
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A better way to track your progress
By Annette Richmond
What is your vision of success? The image is different for each of us. For one person it’s having the corner office, for another it’s having a flexible schedule with plenty of time off to be with their kids. But, whatever your dream, setting goals will help you make it come true.
Setting goals is more than making vague statements like, “I will find a new job” or “I will increase my business.” It means creating a written plan that includes reasonable and measurable long-term and short-term objectives. It means setting SMART goals.
Lots of coaches and consultants use the SMART acronym to explain goal setting. Each one uses a slightly different set of criteria. In this case, SMART refers to goals that are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and Time Framed. Read More
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Ten things to think about
By Vickie Austin
The economy is a little like the weather--if you stay around long enough, it will change. Whether it's a bull or a bear market, it's always a good idea to take a look at where you are in your present job to see if there are ways you can make yourself more employable--or at least less expendable. These tips are designed to help you audit your attitude about, and your aptitude for, staying employable and being nimble as an employee in the fickle world of work. Read more
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Additional Articles New! - Hitting The Wall - A WAHMPRENEUR Feature - By Dawn Rivers Baker. It feels awful enough to make you fold the business and walk away, but get over that final hump and you know your business has finally arrived. Read more
Ask the Expert - Don't forget to send your questions to our experts. Several professional in their fields are ready to answer your questions about career planning, resume writing, professional image, small business and stress management. To post your question visit Ask the Expert.
Networking - Change! Looking for a place to network with other women? A place to get support, share information and advice? Join our discussion group In Transition. To subscribe, send an email to InTransition-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Teleclasses/Workshops - Change! Our Intro to the MBTI is now available 24/7. We've converted this teleclass to a 5-part-workshop via autoresponder. Start this workshop today! Take our 5 Steps to Choosing the Right Career seminar anytime, day or night. For your convenience, we're now offering this class as a 5-part-seminar via autoresponder. Begin this seminar today! For more information on workshops visit our Tools section.
Job Search - Search for a temporary, contract or permanent job right here. Look through job listings from around the country, courtesy of Net-Temps.
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