Work from home: How to add a Zoom virtual background
If you have been thrust into a work from home mode due to the coronavirus, you may be using Zoom. Did you know that Zoom is the leader in modern enterprise video communications with an easy, reliable cloud platform for video and audio conferencing, collaboration, chat, and webinars across mobile devices, desktops, telephones, and room…
Read MoreHow an Introvert copes with Work from Home versus an Extrovert
In any economy and season, introverts have been misunderstood. In today’s coronavirus world, examining how an introvert copes with work from home versus the extrovert may explain why there is such a dichotomy of how people feel about this strange time. The basic definition of Introverts and Extroverts To clarify this issue, I need to…
Read MoreWhy the LinkedIn company logo does not appear
Ever wonder why you see so many gray boxes for companies on some people’s LinkedIn pages? Do you wonder why the LinkedIn company logo does not appear? Why the LinkedIn company logo does not appear If the company logo is missing on LinkedIn, it means that there is no connection to a LinkedIn page for…
Read MoreYour time to not only survive but thrive
These are confusing times. But think for a moment. Opportunities are born out of difficult and confusing times if you view this current COVID-19 crisis (or any other crisis) as your time to only survive but thrive. Why is it time to not only survive but thrive? Out of difficulty comes determination and innovation. If…
Read MoreYou will get used to the new normal even in crisis
We are in a time of upheaval right now with the coronavirus crisis. However, you will get used to this new normal if you work on it. What is the new normal? Some of you have never worked from home before and you can’t imagine how you can carry on without going to the office.…
Read MoreAre you focusing on the right thing during this coronavirus crisis?
Today at the top of most people’s minds is the looming coronavirus problem. It’s hard to ignore when you have so much information forced at you 24/7. However, you’re probably worrying about the wrong thing and you are probably not focusing on the right thing. This too shall pass and hopefully, we will learn something…
Read MoreHow to get recruiters to contact you on LinkedIn
People ask me how to get recruiters to contact you on LinkedIn. Getting recruiters or hiring managers to contact you on LinkedIn is dependent on several factors. You fit the needs of the company Your LinkedIn profile shows you can do the job Your unique talents make the recruiter or hiring manager seek you out…
Read MoreChange your job search strategy to win new executive roles
Coaching leaders on a better job search strategy is one way I help job seekers win new roles. While a compelling executive resume is a key to winning that next CEO or COO role, the job seeker won’t get the next role if he or she only applies online. While many of my clients today…
Read MoreHow to write a resume using a radically better approach
You want to know how to write a resume so you Google. Sadly, you will get a ton of really bad advice. Why? The topic of how to write a resume is one that even reporters will key in on especially in months like January when people tend to want to start something new. Some…
Read MoreDon’t leave your career journey to chance!
Is your career journey taking you where you want to go? Are you wishing you could rise to the next level? Perhaps you want to change careers, transitioning to a field to use your talent and experience in a different way. Identify new directions for your career journey I work with people who are ready…
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