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  • 5 Business Success Lessons of Louis C.K.

    Published May 03, 2013

    Entrepreneur and comedy star Louis C.K.’s triumphs have been made possible by a powerful combination of incredible talent and a series of very wise business decisions.

  • Top 5 Mistakes That 'American Idol' Contestants Make

    Published February 20, 2013

    Of course, talent is essential in order to claim the ‘Idol’ crown, but with the right sales strategy, a lesser talent could easily trump a superior talent who offers an inferior sales presentation.

  • How One Word Can Kill Your Career

    Published July 26, 2012

    Saying 'no' to new ideas may seem safe in the short run, but it can make you easily expendable when managers have to make payroll decisions down the road.

  • Attention College Grads: Protesting Won't Get You a Job

    Published November 10, 2011

    With no courtroom where they can air their grievances and receive an equitable resolution, jobless grads must instead create a smart plan to help them overcome their challenging situations, rather than protest about the injustice of it all.  

  • 3 Mistakes that Prevent Grads From Finding a Job

    Published April 19, 2011

    Grads’ misunderstanding of existing job market realities, coupled with the outdated advice of the specialists, have resulted in three fatal mistakes that are causing grads to struggle in their job searches.

  • How to Take a Bad Job And Make it Better

    Published March 29, 2011

    Being stuck in a bad job can wreak havoc on your psychological health, but there are steps you can take to leverage the benefits of being employed until you’re ready to jump ship.

  • How to Make Yourself Layoff-Resistant

    Published December 21, 2010

    The current weak labor market means no one is safe from termination, but there are things you can do to help make the target on your back smaller. 

  • How to Make Yourself Layoff-Resistant

    Published October 26, 2010

    While being an essential career move, transitioning from a pure operator to a creator/operator can be challenging for many professionals.