Posts Tagged ‘happiness’
Having Fun? If Not, You Should Be
I had an interview last week with a sports team in Minneapolis. I realized half-way through the interview how much I was laughing or giggling through the questions and answers. It wasn’t a nervous laughter – this was just a phone screener, but I wanted to have fun on the interview and to see if…
Read More“On the Edge of Greatness”
About 6-7 years ago, I lunched with a collegue who was familiar with the outdoor industry, but really knew communications – especially media training and crisis comm. He intrigued me with his depth of knowledge and I certainly saw him as somewhat of a mentor. So he stunned me when, during this lunch, he said…
Read MoreWhen Seeking a Job/Career – Consider This Question
When considering changing careers – or looking for a new gig, you should consider this question: What job or industry has a trade show that would be your version of “kid in a candy store” or heaven? I just returned from SHOT (Shooting, Hunting & Outdoor Trade) Show in Las Vegas where the average guest…
Read MoreDo Well at Your Job
Hiring managers want one thing from a prospect – someone who loves their current job and doesn’t want to leave. In fact, the more that person doesn’t want to leave, the more the hiring manager wants them to fill THEIR position. But it’s not just a fact of loving your job – you actually have…
Read More7:59:59
She pulled into her company’s parking lot and found a stall facing the entrance. She turned off the vehicle and instead of gathering her purse and lunch, she sat there in the cold. The clock read 7:57 She stared at the building entrance and watched her coworkers drudge through the snow to begin their day.…
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