1. Condition your mind. Train yourself to think positive thoughts while avoiding negative thoughts. 2. Condition your body. It takes physical energy to take action.  Get your food and exercise budget in place and follow it like a business plan. 3. Avoid negative people. They will drain your energy and waste your time, so hanging with them is...

1. Big Company Bureaucracy. This is probably the #1 reason we hear after the fact from disenchanted employees. However, it’s usually a reason that masks the real reason. No one likes rules that make no sense. But, when top talent is complaining along these lines, it’s usually a sign that they didn’t feel as if they...

You get an enquiry But don’t respond.  You think you are a leader But confuse it with management.  You do the easy thing But know what the right thing is.  You get a hopeful CV But “it’s not my problem”  You get a CV But don’t bother to say no.  You believe in training But don’t invest in your people.  You...

Nine Things That Motivate Employees More Than Money 1.       Be generous with praise. Everyone wants it and it’s one of the easiest things to give. Plus, praise from the CEO goes a lot farther than you might think. Praise every improvement that you see your team members make. Once you’re comfortable delivering praise one-on-one to an employee,...

The Essential Elements of an Effective CV: Your CV (or Resume) is a short synopsis of your life history,  the information should include; a) Personal Details.   b) Career Objective. c) Work Experience. d) Education Details. e) Training Courses. f) Interests.  g) Referees.    Attach a passport size photograph to the top (right-hand side) of the document. Compile the CV in Microsoft Word...

The interview is an opportunity for you to expand on the information you have already provided to the company with your application. As you only get one chance to make a first impression, make sure you are on time, be well groomed and dressed appropriately. Don’t forget to smile throughout the interview, nobody wants to...