Recently on the homepage of Yahoo.com, I noticed a small article that said that Stephen Covey died, at the age of 79, in a biking accident in Utah. I immediately clicked on the link and read with great dismay to hear of how this great man, great leader and visionary, had succumbed to his injuries […]
It’s been a crazy-busy season here at Cornerstone Recruitment Group and I’ve missed talking with you. It’s been great to connect with you all via Linkedin and Twitter. I appreciate all the kind words you’ve sent on your emails! Glad the material I share is such a good resource for you! Now, it’s all over […]
The process has been long, but congratulations, you’ve made it to the final interview! It’s now decision time between you and one other person. One person will get the job offer, one person will fade into obscurity. A lot is on the line, and any competitive edge would help. At a time like this, there’s […]
It happens every week. I work at my desk completely absorbed when up pops that email. The email a lot of recruiters can relate to. The one from the client contact that never really was all that warm and fuzzy to deal with. The one that took their time getting back to you but didn’t […]
This President’s day weekend I had an opportunity to spend a few days in the Big Apple with my family. We’re not from the city, but since my parents are moving to Washington, DC for dad’s job, we thought a quick trip up the East coast would be a lot of fun. Turns out, we […]
Earlier this week, I was treated to an evening at the Tyler Perry play, The Haves and the Have Nots. It was my first Tyler Perry live theater production experience and I enjoyed it immensely. The storyline was pretty simple to follow; it’s a tale of two families whose lives are intertwined. The devout maid, […]
My best friend, Jaci Rivera, and fellow career mentor, tells the story that’s been passed down in her Latin culture for years. She heard it from her mother and aunts, but nobody knows who told it first. It goes something like this: Once upon a time there was a Woman walking down a sandy beach […]
Have you ever been present in a moment in life and yet fully aware how surreal the moment is? You know, the time when a theoretical situation is being played out before your very eyes? That happened to me today. Let me explain… I really enjoy doing nice things for my team~little “happies” as I […]
Recently I mentioned on my blog that there are certain things that I’m naturally gifted at and certain things (quite a few!) that I’m simply terrible at. Well, it just so happens that running is on the “Terrible at” list. I think I was a lousy runner as a kid and never actually got better […]
Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life. –-Confucius Step 1: Define your strong suits Do a skills inventory and identify your top strengths. If you draw a blank and cannot really put your finger on your top strengths- ask a friend, former co-worker, mentor […]
Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake. – Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) One of the odd consolations in business and in life is sometimes the ironic thought that your competition screws up too! Simply put, we’re all human. As much as we try, to our chagrin, sometimes things just go awry… and if you’re […]
The Art of Powerful Attraction–Calling all LEADERS! This post’s for YOU! Stroll down any bookstore’s aisle on Business books and you’ll no doubt see more glossy covers on “Leadership” than you can count. Folks, Leadership is a hot topic that’s been here since the beginning and is here to stay. Google “Leadership quotes” and you’ll […]