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In yesterday’s Advisor, we heard about the value of using a rookie approach to learning. Today, we hear from guest columnist, Lisa Orrell, CPC, on the value of training employees to develop a personal brand.
by Dan Oswald Have you ever wondered why good things happen to bad people? I know I have. It’s not something I’m particularly proud of, but I must admit that sometimes I scratch my head and wonder how someone with questionable character or who demonstrates unethical behavior seemingly ends up on top. The other day, […]
by Dan Oswald Over the weekend, I watched a movie with my wife. I won’t say which movie because my guy friends will make fun of me. But in my defense, this past weekend included Valentine’s Day. Anyway, the movie talked a lot about fate and destiny and got me thinking about how much of […]
In yesterday’s Advisor, Consultant Roselinde Torres outlined the four characteristics required for leadership success in the 21st century; today, Torres shares key training tips for developing leaders who will possess these qualities.
In yesterday’s Advisor, we discussed how the “old smart” isn’t good enough for the modern workplace, and went over the first three 21st century learning skills you need to be successful in a tech-driven world. Today, we look at the last four skills you need. To recap: With the influx of technology into the way […]
by Dan Oswald A few weeks ago, I wrote about integrity—the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. Then last week we learned that NBC News chief anchor Brian Williams appears to have been stretching the truth. His employer has confirmed that it is investigating Williams’ statement that he was in a helicopter […]
In today’s Advisor, we hear from guest columnist, business professor Ed Hess, on how the “old smart” isn’t good enough for learning in the modern workplace. Instead, he provides seven 21st century learning skills every adult should learn.
We are a decade and a half past the turn of the century, but as expert consultant Roselinde Torres points out, old habits sometimes die hard—is your company’s leadership stuck in the 20th century?
Today’s Advisor reports on how one company leverages informal learning for Millennial employees
by Dan Oswald If you are like me and are interested in politics, you know Ronald Reagan was considered the “Great Communicator.” His effectiveness as a communicator was often credited to his career in radio, television, and movies. His detractors often said of his oratory skills, “He’s just up there acting.” But to me Reagan’s […]