Well—once again, the holiday season is upon us and that means office and networking parties.For some, these can be a drag; for others, it’s their time to shine! Of course, you want to be the latter while having a good time too.Over the last 30+ years, I’ve attended many of these events—as an employee, a senior executive and now as an expert advisor. It’s easy to spot the people who know what they’re doing as well as the one...

The first thing you need to know is this: Discomfort and the desire for something better drives change.It’s why you and your company go in new directions: to relieve pain of poor sales, poor performance, poor salary, poor leadership, poor anything.It’s why we look forward to a new year: To address the discomfort of the old one by exploring new and better ways of doing things.I’ve been in the business world for a long time a...

So—you’ve gotten through all the interviews and you’ve landed a new job! Congratulations!Now, you show up on your first day. Here are 5 things to do once you arrive:#1. Touch base with your new boss. Hopefully, by now, you’ve had a conversation or two with your new boss about what is required of you, and you have a meeting scheduled for your first day. This is important not only for the obvious reasons, but also for the fac...

Many people are quick to tell you the top things you should do during a job interview, but what is often more useful is what you shouldn’t do. Being aware of habits that could be unflattering is essential, and it can be difficult to assess yourself correctly. I advise getting some input from friends and colleagues on your strengths and weaknesses, then build on your strengths!To start you off, here are a few things to be aw...

Yesterday, I received an SOS message from a former colleague. She is in considerable distress: Her company is failing; the staff is shrinking; the survivors are exhausted; and she’s dying to jump ship.She is panicking, and needs my help.Her note began with her kicking herself for not doing anything sooner, and spiraled into many regrets about the past. She berated herself for pigeonholing herself into a specific career, and...

Let’s face it—today’s business world is fickle. Just think of your smart phone as an example: the minute you fall in love with it, it’s altered completely or off the market. That’s how fast things change. So it can go with your career. Through no fault of your own, you can find yourself on the job hunt again. You cannot control what happens to you in this world of change. The only thing you can control is you...

How you present yourself to others in the business world speaks volumes, and easily can be the most intimidating part of any job.People often form first impressions about you and the company you represent within seconds of meeting you.This is why it’s necessary to ensure that you interact well with others to enhance your brand.Developing relationships is the key to developing business, and here are 13 tips to help you:1. To...

Confidence in yourself and your skills and abilities can have an impact on your quality of work and overall happiness. When your confidence takes a hit, so can the quality of your work and your happiness. Michelle Kerrigan joins the show to discuss what those confidence killers are and what you can do to overcome them.