by Jorge Fusaro on December 3, 2009 · 1 comment
Unemployment is a tough reality of 2009. Job seekers, career movers, entrepreneurs, sales executives, and bloggers, among others, need to exercise their networking skills to be noticed.
Successful networkers take other people’s needs seriously. They know the value of giving and receiving. They are not afraid to give and receive nothing in return.
Successful networkers actively involve [...]
I really enjoy meeting new people and connecting with like-minded professionals. These past weeks, I attended some unique and rewarding networking events in New York City. I’ve noted that there is a direct relationship between great opportunities and a diverse and reliable network. Below are some networking tips that that I have learned and continue [...]
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Networking
by Jorge Fusaro on September 10, 2009 · 5 comments
You have heard it said over and over again: “It’s not what you know but who you know that makes the difference.” This unknown proverb has become the wisdom of the ages, passed down from mentors, parents, coaches, and career counselors.
Networking is important and critical for success. Whether you are an artist, entrepreneur, student, [...]
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Networking,
Technology
A myth is a misrepresentation of the truth, a false belief or idea. Despite the misrepresented and distorted nature of myths, many are widely held in society today. They are ingrained in our psyche and shape the way we live, behave, and make decisions, both at a conscious and/or unconscious level. I believe the following three myths often stand in the way of following our hearts.
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believe,
future,
Motivation,
trust
How would your life look if you dared to follow your heart? What prevents you from actually taking action? Unfortunately, only a few dare to live the life they want. According to Webster’s dictionary, the verb “dare” is defined as: “To have adequate or sufficient courage for any purpose; to be bold or venturesome; not to be afraid; to venture.” Daring to follow your heart is not an easy pursuit. It may require…
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dare,
follow your heart,
intuition,
passion
Some call it the side hustle, others call it the side project, but it’s been coined as “daylighting” – working jobs on the side while at another one. And for young creative professionals, it’s become a way of life. “The slash/slash generation are best described as do-it-all teens and twenty-somethings that undertake multiple [...]
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creative,
daylighting,
multiple careers,
side job,
slasher,
work
“Trends in Higher Education,” is published twice annually, last published in August 2008. The special issue (compiled by Phyllis T.H. Grummon, PhD., Director of Planning and Education SCUP) looks at the state of Higher Education and: Demographics, Economics, Environment, Global Education, Learning, Politics.
For more information visit the Society for College and University Planning at: www.scup.org
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higher education,
trends
The folks at ChangeThis have release their latest project, the “My Favorite Business Book” website. ChangeThis is on a mission to spread important ideas and change minds. The purpose of their new project is to create a peer-generated bibliography of the best and most useful business books.
Visit the website. You can read reviews or share [...]
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Business,
change,
creative,
Networking,
news,
review
The current economic crisis continues to push millions of Americans (and non-Americans) to rethink different aspects of life. They are exploring the state and quality of, their: relationships, careers, goals, dreams, finances, spirituality, etc. They are asking questions that have not surfaced before or they have ignored in the past.
Are you one of these millions [...]
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Coaching,
economic crisis,
life,
performance
There is no better way to decide if coaching is right for [...]