How to master the art of listening – Rhode Island OI Global Partners – Lifocus Level One: Avoidance Listening = Listening Over Listeners who listen over others are the people who say, “Uh huh,” while clearly showing no interest in what the other person is saying. They look preoccupied, and they usually are. Sometimes they don’t even stop…Read More
10 Things You Didn’t Know About Einstein
When photographer Arthur Sasse attempted to persuade Einstein to smile for the camera on his 72nd birthday, the prominent genius playfully stuck out his tongue instead. This one snapshot personified Einstein in a way that nothing could – a revelatory intellectual that never took himself too seriously. The photograph revealed Einstein’s humanity and is –…Read More
Questions interviewers shouldn’t be asking
Let’s examine questions interviewers shouldn’t be asking. Broadly speaking, employers aren’t allowed to ask candidates questions that will reveal personal information and may undermine their chances of being hired for a position. Such questions are discriminatory and, while not technically illegal, can put employers at risk for legal action, depending on their jurisdiction. Despite the…Read More
Most Successful Job-Search Strategies For 2017
The Seven Most Successful Job-Search Strategies For 2017 With the number of new jobs increasing and the unemployment rate falling, more people will be testing the job market this year for new or better jobs. Their efforts will be more effective if they learn such tactics as how to customize their communications for each prospective…Read More
5 Reasons You’re Still Unemployed in 2017
5 Reasons You’re Still Unemployed in 2017 The department of Labor defines long term unemployment as out of work 27 weeks or more. If you are one of these people, let’s examine the possible reasons: 1. You don’t have a plan Envision your dream job and work towards it. Work out what you need to…Read More
Questions to ask at the end of an interview.
Questions to ask at the end of an interview A great way to impress the interviewer is to ask questions when they are finished. An interview is a two-way street. Ask questions. The employer should, and will typically, provide an opportunity for you to ask questions at or near the end of the interview. Employers make…Read More
Live life with passion
Live life with passion Many things will catch your eye but only a few will catch your heart Knowledge is like climbing a mountain; the higher you reach, the more you see Use your imagination; nothing happens without 1st a dream Set realistic goals – inch by inch, life’s a cinch; yard by yard, life…Read More
10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders
10 Communication Secrets of Great Leaders It is simply impossible to become a great leader without being a great communicator. I hope you noticed the previous sentence didn’t refer to being a great talker – big difference. The key to becoming a skillful communicator is rarely found in what has been taught in the world…Read More
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