Posts in: high performance

August 2, 2016 Emily Plahanski

The Simplest, Biggest Missed Opportunity to Engage and Inspire Others While You're Sipping Margaritas

I’ve had some serious success having my prospects respond to my out of office. It’s so successful that I must share how I do it. I am a firm believer that, no matter your title, you are in sales. Whether you are a parent trying...

July 26, 2016 SHIFT

Why Even the World's Most Courageous Employers are Scared Right Now

Life has been favoring job seekers for some time now. There’s no doubt about that. But, 2016 is a little different … not in a bad way, no, in an ever better way for candidates. This year, candidate opportunities and advantages...

July 12, 2016 Eliza Graham

Why the Smartest Entrepreneurs Count How Many Marbles Are Left In Their Jar (To Help Them SHIFT)

Every smart entrepreneur knows that one of the most important ingredients of a good business plan is…. Good use of time. Time is a commodity you can’t waste. You can have a terrific product to sell, a solid strategy, and...

June 30, 2016 Whitney Sibol

3 Bravest Ways to Retool Yourself Into an Emotional Einstein

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...

June 28, 2016 SHIFT

4 Ways to Avoid Getting "Gutted" By Your Gut Instinct

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...

June 23, 2016 SHIFT

How the Best Recruiters Firmly Help the Wrong Person to Get the Right Job

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...

June 7, 2016 Jeff Lesher

When to Throw Your Clients Asses Back in the Kiln and Fire That Sucker Back Up

The expression about one having “feet of clay” has two primary meanings: it can refer to a character flaw, usually in a person of some importance; or it is the realization that a person you admire, like a parent, is – in fact –...

June 2, 2016 Andrew Freedman

How "Great" is Your Organization? Courageously Check These 5 Indicators

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...

May 31, 2016 Jeff Lesher

The Single, Best Way to Keep A-Players On Your Team

The latest reboot of the Gallup insight that at least 50% of people who leave their jobs quit their managers comes from the voice of Travis Bradberry, an author and professional focused on emotional intelligence. In his article,