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With Thanksgiving right around the corner, this month we’ll be focusing on what we are thankful for, giving back to the community, and other feel-good, why-we-do-what-we-do, mushy stuff. Community service. A term that sometimes gives a feeling of requirement or...

It’s no surprise that most job candidates have a few ghouls and goblins in their closet. But you would be surprised to know how often people are willing to share this personal information with you at a job interview. So how do you address this when recruiting and...

Whether you are taking trips to the candy bowl at the office or sneaking a piece of your kid’s candy (don’t deny it, we all do it), Halloween can sometimes leave you feeling, well, blah. Some sweets here and there are OK, but like most things, moderation is the key....

Halloween is right around the corner and while your company may be planning an office-get-together (we’ll cover appropriate employee costumes a bit later in the month), many of your employees with young children are busy planning the perfect costume for their son or...

Because even the “coach” needs “a coach” I conclude my Coaches Handbook series with the following tips for change as shared by guest contributor Sylvia D. Hepler, President of Launching Lives, L.L.C   Are YOU a leader who needs...

This week’s entry to the Coaches Handbook focuses on strategies for helping your employees meet their personal career goals within the context of your company’s overall objectives.  Every employee wants to feel they add value to your organization, no matter what role...