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The Difference Between Good Leaders and Great Ones
“You can be either, both, or neither.”
https://hbr.org/2016/09/the-difference-between-good-leaders-and-great-ones
The Skills Gap Is Real
“There is a skills gap and it is bigger than you may think.”
http://careersherpa.net/skills-gap-real/#more-17651
Diverse Teams Feel Less Comfortable — and That’s Why They Perform Better
“Homogenous groups aren’t as effective as they seem.”
https://hbr.org/2016/09/diverse-teams-feel-less-comfortable-and-thats-why-they-perform-better
Older and Jobless: The U.S. Recovery’s Forgotten Story
“2.5 million older Americans want a job but do not have one. Two-thirds of older workers believe age discrimination occurs in the workplace.”
http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/older-and-jobless-the-u-s-recovery-s-forgotten-story/article_1cf25622-316e-587c-a513-a2e2624ace5c.html
9 Essential Tips for Older Job Seekers Looking for Their Next Awesome Opportunity
“It can seem as though few are offering legit tips to a group of people with decades of experience. I’m talking about the over-50 crowd. What’s the specific advice for this group?”
https://www.themuse.com/advice/9-essential-tips-for-older-job-seekers-looking-for-their-next-awesome-opportunity
Is Your Resume Formatted Correctly?
“Simple adjustments could make or break whether it gets seen or not.”
http://money.usnews.com/money/blogs/outside-voices-careers/articles/2016-09-22/is-your-resume-formatted-correctly
6 Things Hiring Managers Never Want to See on a Resume
“It’s important to keep your resume in the running by avoiding a few critical, but unfortunately common, mistakes.”
https://www.recruiter.com/i/6-things-hiring-managers-never-want-to-see-on-a-resume/
15 Ways You Can Make Your Dream of Getting A New Job This Year A Reality
“Your to-do list today to get closer to a job you love.”
http://college.usatoday.com/2016/09/23/15-ways-you-can-make-your-dream-of-getting-a-new-job-this-year-a-reality/
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Make Sure Your Employees Have Good Things to Say About You Behind Your Back
“Office gossip is more powerful than any speech you’ll give.”
https://hbr.org/2016/09/make-sure-your-employees-have-good-things-to-say-about-you-behind-your-back
“Gossip is the art of saying nothing in a way that leaves practically nothing unsaid.” – Walter Winchell
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