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10 Ways To Build Powerful Influence – In Business And In Life
What is the most valuable thing the most influential people in your life have given you? What is it that has made all the difference? Here’s the answer. It is ...
Is Aptitude Testing And Personality Profiling Your Recruitment Crutch?
I am risking the wrath of the HR world on this one. Tomatoes may be flying before the day is out, and I'll need to be very careful attending any ...
What Will Your Legacy Be?
I was half listening to the corporate anthropologist (I mean - really!) talking about culture when he said something that grabbed my attention. It was the reason he gave for ...
How To Follow Up On Your Job Application (Without Acting Like A Stalker)
People often ask me if I think they should follow up on a job application they made two, three, even four weeks ago. Usually my first instinct is righteous indignation ...
It’s Time To Rethink Your Talent Relationships
Genevieve Dariuax, the French authority on ‘the art of elegance’ offers a single piece of advice for men when entertaining a woman. "He should never talk too loudly in public, ...
Slow Down To Speed Up
I did something really weird in Melbourne last week. It’s a bit embarrassing. You see, I turned left. And by doing so, I was reminded of the biggest mistake I ...
People Don’t Leave Companies. They Leave Leaders.
I have employed thousands of people over the years. And every time one resigned, a little part of me died. (OK, I lie. I have actually danced a celebratory jig ...
Why ‘Follow Your Passions’ Is Dangerous Advice
I learnt something recently which will stop me from ever encouraging anyone to ‘follow their passions'. Oh, I’ve said it many times. But never again. It’s just too dangerous. I ...
5 Ways To Take Charge Of Your Own Learning (Because No-one Else Is Gonna Do It For You)
Gone are the days when you could coast through your entire career on the back of your university degree. In today’s fast-changing world, what you learned last year has probably ...
The Whole Is Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts: Harnessing The Power Of Teams
There’s strong evidence that teams can produce results that far outperform that of individuals working alone. Decades ago, when some big organisations first introduced teams, it made the news because ...
How To Handle The Dreaded ‘Screening Call’ From A Recruiter
Ever wondered what’s going on when you get a call from a recruiter after applying to their job ad? It starts off sounding pretty casual, but you finish the call ...
How To Take A Reference Check That Isn’t A Complete Waste Of Time
I’m frequently floored by hiring managers who make job offers without taking even one reference check first. Perhaps I shouldn’t be so surprised. I know that a lot of people ...
