Of all the traits that make up a good leader, resilience is probably one of the most important. re·sil·ience /rəˈzilyəns/ noun the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape; elasticity. the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Resilience is something that you learn and develop over the course of your…
A leader is any individual who influences their world and in return is willing to be influenced by their world, regardless of position or title.™
- Carpenter Smith Consulting, llc
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4 Steps to a Career You Love
In our experience, curiosity is one of the best ways to “tune into” yourself, your energy, your dreams, and your gifts. When you are curious about yourself and your world: You are able to get more real information and data that helps you make informed decisions about your future. You open to exploring areas that…
It’s Not Too Late To Have A Great Career
Thank you for your wonderful response to last week’s post, Thinking Differently About Your Career, and Jill’s free video series. As our Director of Career Services, Jill is leading the charge to support you as you step into leading your career – wherever you are in the process. It’s important to understand that career leadership…
Passion and Success Do Not Equal Job Title
I am told often that one of the hardest questions people are asked when it comes to job search and career exploration is, “What is your passion?” When confronted with this question they say that they don’t have a passion or “I don’t know.” Too often, people who have not claimed a career such as…
Time to Test your Assumptions
My message today is a simple one. Test your assumptions before you take them in and operate as if they are fact. Human beings always make assumptions. That’s how we create order and logic in our world. Sometimes, however, the assumptions are not accurate and can hold us back from taking positive action. Below are…
Adding a Quotation to your Resume
Development or revision of a resume is an ongoing, challenging effort. Remember that we adjust and revise descriptions of our professional experience in our resume to address a specific position. We add elements as our skills or experience build and broaden. We are constantly challenged on how to accurately present our value so that we…
Do You Have What it Takes?
I was just reading yesterday about how important “emotional intelligence” is in the career searching and decision-making processes. Studies have actually shown that this concept that was identified several decades ago is playing a significant role in the job search and work environment today. Attitude, and how you interact with other people is critical to…
Be a Solution
An often-overlooked approach to gaining insight and reaching your career goals is to understand what problems need to be solved. When people are looking for a job, interviewing or even researching possibilities, we often find that folks concentrate on what they are going to say – sometimes to the point where they are unable to…
Set Realistic Goals
Do you set unrealistic expectations for yourself when it comes to taking steps in your job search or reaching your career goals? I have found that over and over again smart people “over think” what they need to do in the short term when looking for career answers. I agree that it is always important…
Are You Waiting Too Long?
Are you waiting too long to take the steps that will shape your future and bring more satisfaction to your career life? As a career coach, when people come in for the first time I often hear the phrase, “I have been thinking of this for months – even years.” I recognize that decisions that…