by | Oct 6, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
It’s not enough to merely have ideas, education, and experience. Students have to become better at documenting, packaging, and marketing their knowledge. Today, students have to become thought leaders and subject matter experts by creating intellectual property that... read more
by | Jul 21, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
There is an ongoing debate raging as to whose responsibility it is to prepare college graduates for today’s workforce. Corporate managers suggest that many college graduates aren’t prepared with the critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills... read more
by | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Conventional wisdom suggests that one of the best ways for college graduates to get a job in their chosen field is to have participated in an internship within a company. Soergel (2015) noted that a 2014 report conducted by the National Association of Colleges and... read more
by | Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Quite often, the notion that students are not prepared for the workforce is bandied about. Freifeld (n.d.) noted that a skills gap is threatening the sustainability of businesses around the world. She further stated that “…while a big part of the skills gap is a... read more
by | May 26, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Becoming a thought leader requires more than spewing out mere opinions. With no barriers to entry, anyone with a website, smartphone, or blog can become a media publisher. However, using intellectual property to stay top of mind within your profession requires a... read more
by | Apr 27, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
According to a Google search for “How many people die a day in the world?” it is estimated that 151,600 people die daily. However, on April 21, 2016, the world was transfixed with the death of one person – music legend Prince. As of this writing, reverberations... read more
by | Apr 21, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
5 Reasons Why You Should Become a Thought Leader Within Your Profession Good employees and good executives are nice to have. Thought leaders are irreplaceable — and indispensable. — Dorie Clark, Marketing Strategist Generally speaking, a thought leader is a... read more
by | Apr 1, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Are talent and HR managers attracting the type of applicants that have the requisite critical thinking skills for a changing business environment? In this article, we are using talent managers and HR managers interchangeably to make the point about managing employee... read more
by | Mar 22, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Recently, I went into one of the world’s largest discount stores to buy an Ethernet cable for my computer. I walked around the Electronics section for 10 minutes before I had to go into the School Supplies section to find someone to assist me. The nice... read more
by | Mar 14, 2016 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments
Can Jerks Lead Effectively? Decision-Making Processes of Narcissists and Charismatic Leaders A study conducted by professors at IMD business school, Penn State, and Erlangen-Nuremberg University concluded that bosses that display narcissistic qualities perform better... read more
