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TOP IDEA: Maura V. Pingor If I were to chose 1 experience that has had a major influence in whom I am today, I say it's the opportunity I was given to live in & visit differenct countries: when I was 7 my family moved from Argentina to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil. When I was 21 I moved to the US. I have also visited multiple countries. Being exposed to so many different cultures has had a HUGE impact in my life (personally and professionally). Do you have one thing you can point to as a major driver of whom you are today?

81 weeks ago from Breaking Into Banking, Brazen Careerist's Top 50 Gen-Y Companies, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership2 more

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Miki Markovich: I agree with macman. Your insights are interesting and inspiring. Hmmm, for me, a major driver was finding myself homeless in high school. I ...MoreI agree with macman. Your insights are interesting and inspiring. Hmmm, for me, a major driver was finding myself homeless in high school. I worked full time, attended school, lived in a car and went on to put myself through college. I still feel as if I can accomplish anything.
63 weeks ago
Huu Le: I total agreed with you that being exposed to different cultures have huge and positive impact to the life. I emigrated from Vietnam since 2010. I ...MoreI total agreed with you that being exposed to different cultures have huge and positive impact to the life. I emigrated from Vietnam since 2010. I appreciated the diversity in the United States.
1 week ago
 
Clay Forsberg With the incredible amount of professional opportunity in high-tech jobs .. where are the women? The top technical companies in the country have to look overseas for talent, because it’s not available within the borders. This situation is compounded by the fact that only 13% of tech programming employment is female. Let’s throw out some ideas.

10 weeks ago from Career Changers, Education Conversations, Entry-Level Young Professionals, Inspiring Leadership and Job Resources and Career Coaching3 more

 
Jesse Shy I have been shying away from writing about leadership on my blog because I did not think it fit with the theme. But now I realize that is exactly what my blog is about. Being the leader of you and your life. Not letting your life lead you. Hopefully I will be able to follow Corbett Barr's advice and write epic sh!t http://bit.ly/gOrma8 . If from now on I write something that is not epic, impactful or useful, you have permission to call me on it. http://www.holdtheplan.com

48 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Wordpress Bloggers and Inspiring Leadership1 more

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Megan Atkinson: Jesse - just subscribed via my Reader. I'd be more than happy to help you stay accountable to your epic/impactful/useful goal. :)
47 weeks ago
Jesse Shy: Thanks Megan, I have you in my reader too. Your "voice" really comes through.
47 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon Vickie Elmer's comment on my recent blog post about pivotal moments included great questions on how to recognize the turning points in our careers and then what to do about them. So I wrote a second post--more of a how to. How good are you are spotting the moments that are your turning points? Any secrets to share? http://wp.me/pJhPc-r2

15 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Inspiring Leadership2 more

Edward Antrobus: For me, the big turning point will be finally getting a job in my chosen career, instead of my series of survival and temporary jobs.
15 weeks ago
Noel Rozny: Someone told me once that you should run towards the thing you're most scared of. All of my big pivotal moments have been exciting but also a bit ...MoreSomeone told me once that you should run towards the thing you're most scared of. All of my big pivotal moments have been exciting but also a bit scary because of the challenges they bring.
14 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon Every career has a series of pivotal moments that bring success or disappointment. The better we are at spotting and acting on those moments, the more likely we are to make good choices. What have been your most significant pivotal moments? How did you spot them? Where did they take you? Here are a few that might interest you. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qU

15 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Changers, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership2 more

 
TOP IDEA: Bennett Phillips Three-part question: What do you think of the credibility of online education? Would you hire someone with a degree from an online college if you were in a position to do so? Which online institutions have the best reputation?

62 weeks ago from Professional Development, Bay Area Bunch, Business Development and Inspiring Leadership2 more

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Cooper:
Some of them may have started out with good intentions but they have become for profit ventures with low grad rates who accept anyone, and they ...More
Some of them may have started out with good intentions but they have become for profit ventures with low grad rates who accept anyone, and they need increased scrutiny.

My fields don't lean themselves to online degrees and I wold not hire someone with an online degree but I understand business degrees from some of these schools do ok.

Of course all the scandal regarding the industry in recent years hasn't made my opinion any better.


16 weeks ago
Catherine McDermott: This is a good question that you asked. I am a graduate with a BSB/A from University of Phoenix and am currently having difficulty finding a job ...MoreThis is a good question that you asked. I am a graduate with a BSB/A from University of Phoenix and am currently having difficulty finding a job in relation to my degree. I wondered if employers were hiring more people with a degree from a traditional setting. I worked very hard online and invested a lot of time everyday and received a high GPA. I wonder if employers even care about a GPA. Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, in comparison to other schools its accredited much the same. If I were to do it over, I would have attended in a traditional setting due to the fact that online was relatively boring and I could have learned more from the experience of a college setting.
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Kenji Crosland: @Zachary - I get what you mean. I too prefer the brief summation of the idea. Perhaps they could add a user preference feature that leaves it up ...More@Zachary - I get what you mean. I too prefer the brief summation of the idea. Perhaps they could add a user preference feature that leaves it up to the user whether or not he/or she would like to filter some content and not others.
92 weeks ago
Zachary Stark Jones: I'm so glad that, in my previous post, I wrote
"I'm rallying for a posting style that is self-contained to the network, with a link to a ...MoreI'm so glad that, in my previous post, I wrote
"I'm rallying for a posting style that is self-contained to the network, with a link to a expanded version of the idea"

I think when we're used to shotgun conversations we can miss the humanity of a dialogue.
92 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon Some time ago I asked for your opinions on employee development at work, particularly what was lacking. Your views were incorporated into a presentation I gave today to HR professionals. I believe our development should be a shared commitment by us and our companies. But when it isn't shared, we need to take the lead. What are you doing to keep growing in your career? I wrote some ideas in this post. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qE

16 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership1 more

 
Dawn Lennon Some time ago I asked for your opinions on employee development at work, particularly what was lacking. Your views were incorporated into a presentation I gave today to HR professionals. I believe our development should be a shared commitment by us and our companies. But when it isn't shared, we need to take the lead. What are you doing to keep growing in your career? I wrote some ideas in this post.http://wp.me/pJhPc-qE

16 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership1 more

Josh Allan Dykstra: Really enjoyed this, Eric! Looks like we are definitely fighting the same battle!
17 weeks ago
Eric Pennington: Thanks and keep fighting!
17 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon We hear that there's no "I" in team but there is. There are the helpful "I's" and the detracting ones. When does your individualism help and how can it hurt a team? Here's a look at how the Phillies top 4 pitchers set an example. http://wp.me/pJhPc-q8

18 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership and Career Rocketeer

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Edward Antrobus: Great post. "I want to bring out the best in the group by doing my best." This is part of my personal work philosophy.

I'm not so sure about "I ...MoreGreat post. "I want to bring out the best in the group by doing my best." This is part of my personal work philosophy.

I'm not so sure about "I know the outcome I want and will exert my influence to get it" being necessarily negative. Yes it can be. But it can also be helpful. It all depends, I guess, on what exactly the outcome is and how it aligns with the teams goals.
18 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: @Edward Thanks...terrific comment. Great point about the "exert influence" example. I agree that it can definitely be helpful. For me it's when ...More@Edward Thanks...terrific comment. Great point about the "exert influence" example. I agree that it can definitely be helpful. For me it's when that influence turns into browbeating that the team gets hurt. Well said...~Dawn

@ JR--Thanks.
18 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon Negative labels at work can get heaped on us for lots of reasons. It's getting rid of them that's the challenge. What have been your experiences? Here are some thoughts on what I call the "big positives" needed to counteract those negatives. http://wp.me/pJhPc-qj

18 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership1 more

 
Dana Leavy Calling all small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs - would you mind helping me out in my research by taking this brief confidential survey on "Entrepreneurs & Career Transition"? I am happy to share a copy of the results once it's finalized. Thank you! http://lnkd.in/xsCP-8

19 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Freelancing, Inspiring Leadership and Brazen Careerists in New York City2 more

Natasha Smith: Dana, I'm looking forward to hearing about your results!
18 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Diana Antholis FREE webinar series focusing on career, happiness, audacity, work/life balance and MORE! Amazing people, amazing insights. Sign up here! (My webinar is on 11/16) http://bit.ly/qHedUs

18 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers, Job Resources and Career Coaching and GenYJourney: Tips, Insights, Experiences For Young Professionals2 more

 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon Being willing and able to talk to people is the centerpiece of a successful career, but it isn't always easy to break the ice with some people and keep it open. What techniques have you used to open up conversations? What was the benefit? http://wp.me/pJhPc-pX

18 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Inspiring Leadership2 more

 
Dawn Lennon Staying motivated at work can be a challenge. We are well served when we have supervisors who understand our aspirations and what drives our energy. What are the best motivators for you? Do you have a boss that motivates or demotivates? http://wp.me/pJhPc-px

20 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer and Inspiring Leadership

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Heath Port: Motivation and passion for a job can be very different. Motivation can be a simple as having a steady income. I can be motivated to have an ...MoreMotivation and passion for a job can be very different. Motivation can be a simple as having a steady income. I can be motivated to have an income to pay the bills and feed myself. But to be passionate at my job, I believe I need to believe in the mission and values of the company I am working for and understand where my role fits into that bigger picture. I have had bosses that are very good at showing me this in the past and I have had some that treated me a like a cog in a machine. Effective leaders can articulate mission and vision and help other understand where they fit in.
20 weeks ago
Lori Ruff: My brother-in-law used to keep a sign on his office door... "will attend meetings for food"... the engineers worked long hours and didn't get out ...MoreMy brother-in-law used to keep a sign on his office door... "will attend meetings for food"... the engineers worked long hours and didn't get out much. I guess it shows :)
19 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Dawn Lennon Feeling disrespected at work can close us down. Sometimes we may also be perceived as being disrespectful without being aware of it. What have been your experiences with disrespect? What have you had to do about it? http://wp.me/pJhPc-pQ

19 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Inspiring Leadership2 more

 
Dana Leavy Evaluating your competition as an entrepreneur or job seeker is natural, but it's easy to fall into the trap of looking at the surface, evaluating what they're doing & wondering, "well why aren't I there yet?" I see this a lot in job seekers & entrepreneurs. It's okay to compare ourselves, but it's important to look at our own unique marketable skills & value versus what we think is working for someone else. What has been your experience? Some additional thoughts: http://tinyurl.com/3uebxej

20 weeks ago from Entrepreneurs, Freelancing, Inspiring Leadership, Advertising Professionals and Brazen Careerists in New York City3 more

Kate Davids: I think a lot of people forget to look at how long it took those competitors to get to where they are. Yes, you may be doing everything right, but ...MoreI think a lot of people forget to look at how long it took those competitors to get to where they are. Yes, you may be doing everything right, but that does not mean you'll get that dream client/job/connection/whatever tomorrow. It may have taken your competitors and peers years to reach that point!
19 weeks ago
Dana Leavy: Absolutely - it's easy to look at what's on the surface and use that for comparison. And many times you'll find that to be true - a lot of time, ...MoreAbsolutely - it's easy to look at what's on the surface and use that for comparison. And many times you'll find that to be true - a lot of time, effort and trial and error to get to that place of success. Thx!
19 weeks ago
 
Dawn Lennon Feedback is where we get some of our most important real time help and support on the job. Too often supervisors forget that's a key part of their jobs and employees fail to listen and take feedback to heart. In your experience, what has been the most useful feedback you've received? What are the feedback dos and don't that you see? http://wp.me/pJhPc-pk

21 weeks ago from Inspiring Leadership, Career Changers and Career Rocketeer1 more

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Edward Antrobus: JRandom, I don't know that I've ever met anyone who WANTS to hear criticism, even constructive criticism. It's just a matter of taking it "like a man"
20 weeks ago
JRandom42: @Edward, most of them don't want to "take it like a man". They all want to scream, cry, and wail like a little schoolgirl, saying I'm being "mean" ...More@Edward, most of them don't want to "take it like a man". They all want to scream, cry, and wail like a little schoolgirl, saying I'm being "mean" "unfair", "not supportive" and other drivel.

And I've said, "Fine, if you think I'm being mean/unfair/not supportive, apparently this job and this place isn't working out for you. Why don't you clean out your desk now, and begin your search for that perfect place of employment for you, today?"
20 weeks ago
 
Dawn Lennon Mental toughness separates those who reach their goals from those who fall short. How do you assess your own mental toughness? What steps do you take to toughen up? Here's a brief self-assessment if you're interested. http://wp.me/pJhPc-pr

21 weeks ago from Entry-Level Young Professionals, Career Rocketeer, Career Changers and Inspiring Leadership2 more

JRandom42: What steps did I take to toughen up? The ultimate ones, a year as an infantryman in Vietnam and coming home alive and well.
21 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: @JRandom No question...that experience would do it and then some. So glad for your outcome. Thanks for serving. That was one tough time.
21 weeks ago
 
Dawn Lennon Of all the strengths that we can develop to enhance our careers, innovativeness is likely to do the most for us. Too often we think innovation is something big when most often it's simply a problem-solved that had a real impact. Do you have a innovation to share or a question to raise? I wrote about this innovator who saved my basement. http://wp.me/JhPc

21 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Entry-Level Young Professionals and Inspiring Leadership1 more

 
Dawn Lennon Transferable skills are career currency. They are, in great measure, what gets us hired or promoted. Can you list your top ten most marketable transferable skills? If not take an event in your life and look at how you handle it. I did...here.>http://wp.me/pJhPc-p7

22 weeks ago from Career Rocketeer, Inspiring Leadership and Entry-Level Young Professionals1 more

jdeltin: Finance professional- analysis, organization, leadership skills, Excel
Finance professor- Power Point, lesson plans, interpersonal skills, ...MoreFinance professional- analysis, organization, leadership skills, Excel
Finance professor- Power Point, lesson plans, interpersonal skills, training
Finance Consultant- IT skills, process development, troubleshooting, change management
22 weeks ago
Dawn Lennon: @jdeltin Well done! It's a real asset to have a clear view of your transferable skills and the language to declare them. So many people don't, ...More@jdeltin Well done! It's a real asset to have a clear view of your transferable skills and the language to declare them. So many people don't, unfortunately. It looks like you've been putting them to good and varied use. Best, ~Dawn
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