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Mentoring is a developmental partnership (formal or informal) through which one person (the mentor) shares knowledge, experience, skills, information and perspective (and definitely wisdom) to foster the personal and/or professional growth of another person (the mentee). I call the process a reality check. All people, irrespective of their standing in life, qualification or position need a mentor. The key question […]
» Read moreBlowing a whistle is best done by little boys. As soon as you grow older and enter the real world of business, whistles are not something to play with anymore. A whistle blower can be defined as a person who tells the public or someone in authority about alleged dishonest or illegal activities occurring in a government department or private […]
» Read moreAccording to Dummies.com the 10 qualities of an effective team player are: Demonstrates reliability Communicates constructively Listens actively Functions as an active participant Shares openly and willingly Cooperates and pitches in to help Exhibits flexibility Shows commitment to the team Works as a problem-solver Treats others in a respectful and supportive manner As a non-dummy myself, I do agree with […]
» Read moreMany people and institutions (economists, governments, universities) claim that entrepreneurs are the solution to high unemployment. Why? Because they believe entrepreneurs go into business to appoint people. This is probably the dumbest statement or logic I have ever heard through my cute little ears. Let me make it clear today. NO ENTREPRENEUR HAS EVER STARTED A BUSINESS WITH THE PURPOSE […]
» Read moreI truly believe the customer is KING. The customer is the most important element of your business. They pay your salary. They are the justification of your business. Without a customer, you have NO business. All facts! When starting a business, one of the very first things to decide on is your target market – that group of people that […]
» Read moreIf you want to stay employed in these turbulent times it is crucial that you make your boss look like a hero … even if he or she is incompetent, less intelligent or decades younger than you. Imagine your boss is your customer and then treat him like gold. “This is the person who can give you raises and promotions,” […]
» Read more“The trouble with the world is that the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt.” Bertrand Russell How sad is this quote – but o so true! We all work with people that are ever so confident. You can tell them nothing. They know it all, nobody can tell them anything. They are so clever. I am […]
» Read more“Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.” Cecil Beaton Whether striking out on completely unexplored ground, or traveling paths worn by those before you, never stop trying to find your passion and make the world a better […]
» Read moreEverybody is always waiting for a sign. I just hate this mentality. Can we not make decisions on our own? Do we always need to get confirmation, to spur us into action? What signs are we waiting for? Must horrible things happen to us first? Are we looking for positive signs? And what are they? An advocate friend of mine […]
» Read moreAccording to Wikipedia an internship is a system of on-the-job training for white-collar and professional careers. Internships for professional careers are similar to apprenticeships for trade and vocational jobs. Generally, the internship works as an exchange of services for experience between the student and his or her employer. They can also use an internship to determine if they have an […]
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