Accomplish your goals

When searching for a job, there is no excuse for added stress due to clutter and disorganization, get yourself organized. Have 2-3 versions of your resume written, your 3 minute story, cover letters, thank you templates and your answers to the top 10 interview questions, etc. If you are the type of person that delays doing these things you know need to be done, it will cause unnecessary stress throughout your job search. As soon as you find a job that interests you, immediately take the next step and apply for the position. Than set aside time to find someone to speak within the company about the role.
It is easy to become overwhelmed with the amount of work that needs to get done to land your next career. First you need to set goals than maintain a set schedule to ensure you are using your time wisely so you can accomplish your goals in a timely manner. IE apply to 3 positions in my key industry and contact 5 new people to add to my network.
By understanding where you are in your job search and taking pride in your accomplishments, it not only reduces stress, it helps motivate you to keep going and will help you land that next dream career!
Good Luck!

Focus, stay the course

Today's business environment is increasingly complex. The ability to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace is critical to achieving success. Without the ability to stay the course towards a predefined objective and implementing change throughout the business to achieve that objective, an organization will falter. Maintain focus

Master Storyteller

Being a master storyteller is part of the magic formula for knocking the interview out of the park. If you provide static and robotic answers to questions, they don't give employers any insight to your approach or expertise. Responding to interview questions and providing concrete and relevant answers that demonstrate your ability to execute job duties by way of a story may be the most convincing way to win over employers.
Identify potential interview questions and quiz yourself on how you would answer each. Think about a specific story that demonstrates how you solved a problem or made a difference in the company. This is critical to painting the picture of how your skill sets and experience can benefit the company.

Explore your options

It’s important to remain flexible, patient and open-minded as you determine which direction you plan to take.

Management styles

Being an effective manager means knowing when to use the right management style. Some styles are more people-oriented, while others tend to focus on a project or product. The management style you select will depend on your people’s skills and knowledge, available resources (like time and money), desired results, and the task before you. Managing without a specific style can slow you down and even lead to costly mistakes.

Participatory Style
Here, you give each employee an entire task to complete. If that's not possible, make sure the individual knows and understands his or her part as it relates to the project or task. When people on your team know where they fit in the big picture, they're more likely to be motivated to complete the task. Reward not only jobs well done, but motivation as well. This will maintain the momentum and let people know that you have faith in their efforts. This style of leadership often leads to more effective and accurate decisions, since no leader can be an expert in all areas.

Directing Style
Sometimes a direct style of management is needed. A tight deadline looms, or the project involves numerous employees and requires a top-down management approach. This style may seem cold and impersonal, but you still have an opportunity to be a motivating and accessible manager. Your communication must be detail-oriented, unambiguous, and free of jargon. You need to set clear, short-term goals like, “Your goal is to complete one report each day". This style is best used in situations where the leader needs to rely on qualified employees. The leader cannot be an expert in all situations, which is why it is important to delegate certain tasks out to knowledgeable and trustworthy employees.

Left brain vs right brain

LEFT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses logic
detail oriented
facts rule
words and language
present and past
math and science
can comprehend
knowing
acknowledges
order/pattern perception
knows object name
reality based
forms strategies
practical
safe

RIGHT BRAIN FUNCTIONS
uses feeling
"big picture" oriented
imagination rules
symbols and images
present and future
philosophy & religion
can "get it" (i.e. meaning)
believes
appreciates
spatial perception
knows object function
fantasy based
presents possibilities
impetuous
risk taking

Leadership Attributes

- Confidence
- Enthusiasm
- Passion for excellence
- Professionalism
- Detail orientated
- Stress tolerance
- Discipline to execute according to standards
- Intense focus on accountability
- Proactive approach to business
- Urgency and speed of response

- Think critically
- Organize, plan, and prioritize work while being flexible to changing needs
- Influence agendas and outcomes through persuasive and cogent dialog
- Work effectively and strategically