I’ve thought for a long time that, when it comes to high performing organizations, inertia is a dirty word. Commonly defined socially as the tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged, or scientifically as matter changing its...
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How do we define EQ, and why should we care about growing our own? EQ is a measurement of an individual’s emotional intelligence. It has been described as the “something” in each of us that is a bit intangible. It affects how...
As a newly-appointed Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), I have been assigned by a judge to get to know and to advocate on behalf of the best interests of a child within the Baltimore City foster care system. I will be...
As a recruiter, I am passionate about helping candidates merge their talent and skills to find a fulfilling career path. Whether I am able to directly place the candidate with a client or if the candidate finds their next...
Last week, Whitney Sibol wrote an exceptional article on the five characteristics that help make a remarkable employee. Not surprisingly, all of them had to do with the individual’s mindset. Not their resume, their skills, or...
First, how do we define remarkable? Remarkable is defined as notably or conspicuously unusual; extraordinary, worthy of notice or attention, or even exceptional, impressive, and phenomenal. If we know what remarkable looks like,...
Do you want a cheat sheet to help you get the attention of recruiters and hiring managers? Some candidate pools may have twenty candidates, while some jobs have hundreds of applicants. If it’s the latter, here are some pointers...
Community involvement and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) are the newest trends to rock the business world. As millennials continue to make up a greater percentage of the workforce, businesses are responding by appealing...
What is a great organization, really? When speaking with owners and CEO’s about their goals and aspirations, we hear things like: Build a great culture Have great employees who love what they do, and where they do it Provide...
