Category: Career Management

• January 2, 2013

  The 3 Hardest Words in Management

  What are the 3 words that managers find hardest to say? They are possibly the 3 words that parents find hardest to say to children.  They are 3 words that teachers very rarely say to their students. They are not “You’re the Best”. They are not “I love you”.  What might they be? The 3 hardest…
• November 13, 2011

  Elvis and Self-Confidence

  This is a guest post from Emily Matthews.  Emily is currently applying to masters degree programs across the U.S., and loves to read about new research into health care, gender issues, and literature. She lives and writes in Seattle, Washington. Elvis and Self-Confidence Elvis Presley is a man who radiated sexuality and confidence. Early interviews…
• October 18, 2011

  Choose to Suffer for 15 minutes

  What is the best way to start a work day? I get up, I stretch, I shower, I eat breakfast…  I get to my desk…  and then…  what is the best way to start? I think I have it. Choose to suffer for the first 15 minutes. Decide to do the most important, most scary…
• September 20, 2011

  How to Listen to a Speech

  How should you listen to a speech?  What is the most valuable attitude to develop as an audience member? Decide you are going to ask the first question at the end of the talk.   Listen to the speaker and look for your question. There are three important benefits of asking the first question at…
• September 16, 2011

  Resources for Developing Relationships and Career Success Seminar

  This is a central page with links to resources for participants in the IESE Business School Seminar: Developing Relationships and Career Management. Handouts: Career Management Survey Handout Further Discussion and Questions Networking Discussion Forum on my LinkedIn Group Articles on Networking Networking in Seven Simple Steps Nine habits to develop for Networking Success How to…