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Coping with transitions
May 6, 2013 3:30 PM by Glen McDaniel
My friend Martha is 60 years old. She had been with her company for years in various roles from manager to director and finally COO. This past year she had some challenges related to her health, her mom died and she got divorced after almost 40 years Read More...
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Tell Me About Yourself
April 13, 2013 6:10 PM by Glen McDaniel
Do you dread those interviews that start, "So tell me about yourself"? I used to hate those as well and apparently we are not alone. Most individuals answer that question by giving a biography of where they were born, where they have worked and the types Read More...
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What to Do With Those In Between Times
April 6, 2013 6:01 PM by Glen McDaniel
It is April and here in the Deep South every day is a guessing game. My daffodils are just shedding their colorful blooms and I can see tender buds tentatively peeking out from the trees in the backyard. The last couple of weeks have brought thunderstorms, Read More...
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Try Mirroring to Build Rapport
March 30, 2013 6:08 PM by Glen McDaniel
We all know the saying "birds of a feather flock together." This does not only refer to the fact that those with common interests and values tend to be friends and hang around each other. Research has shown that adopting synchronous body language (essentially Read More...
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Wanna Buy a Credential?
March 24, 2013 3:16 PM by Glen McDaniel
Since the ASCP took over the popular and progressive NCA in 2009, I have periodically received emails from medical lab professionals not happy with the merger for various reasons. Prompted by this overwhelming response, I have previously blogged about Read More...
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Don't Fear Workplace Conflict
March 10, 2013 6:23 PM by Glen McDaniel
One of the most uncomfortable situations for employees and managers alike is a workplace that has obvious conflict. We are taught to work as a cohesive team and lots of resources is spent on teambuilding. The word "team" is considered sacrosanct in fact. Read More...
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References Could Make or Break Your Job Search
February 23, 2013 7:24 PM by Glen McDaniel
Many individuals have decided that 2013 is the year they change jobs. Others are looking for employment because they have recently lost a job. According to polls conducted by Human Resource firm Allison &Taylor one of the 10 most popular New Year's Read More...
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How to Overcome the Experience Requirement
January 27, 2013 6:31 PM by Glen McDaniel
New graduates especially are familiar with the frustration of looking at an ad for a dream job only to see the dreaded "experience required." In frustration, they argue, "How can I get experience if no one will give me a job, a chance to gain some experience?" Read More...
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Do Not Trust Anyone Under Forty?
January 21, 2013 1:59 PM by Glen McDaniel
You cannot attend any professional conference without seeing at least one presentation on the intergenerational workplace. There are entire cottage industries dedicated to addressing the work ethic, learning styles and dedication of the various age groups Read More...
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How to Give a Good Speech
January 5, 2013 4:00 PM by Glen McDaniel
After years of speaking to groups of all sizes, I still do not think I have it down completely. I am not nervous generally, but I still obsess while preparing and I am sometimes left wondering if I really hit my target. I had to really think hard, therefore, Read More...
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Happy New Year
December 31, 2012 6:25 PM by Glen McDaniel
As 2012 draws to a close, it is common to look backwards over the past year and to set course for the year ahead. As my readers know, I am not one for making New Year's resolutions, but only because the practice is so contrived and ineffective, with many Read More...
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Remember You are Always On
November 18, 2012 12:49 PM by Glen McDaniel
Have you ever heard the expression that someone is always "on'? That comes from the showbiz reference to the fact that the person mentioned always acts as if they are on stage, or before the cameras. The inference is that they are acting for effect and Read More...
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Elections are Over
November 11, 2012 4:06 PM by Glen McDaniel
The 2012 Presidential elections are now over. After a record estimated 6 billion dollars and a hugely divided electorate, President Barack Obama was re-elected rather resoundingly for a second four year term. In many ways this was not the highpoint in Read More...
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Time to Make Your Fall Resolutions
October 27, 2012 5:16 PM by Glen McDaniel
It's Fall and even here in the deep south the leaves are starting to change. As I write this I look out the window from my study and my backyard is a riot of beautiful colors: fiery red, rust, golden orange and many variations of colors. Fall is one of Read More...
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Shift Happens or How to Deal with Change
October 20, 2012 4:02 PM by Glen McDaniel
To put it mildly it's been a very stressful month. My older brother died suddenly, one friend lost his job and another was informed rather unceremoniously her marriage was over. I have had to be brother, friend, psychologist and guru all while dealing Read More...
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