Tom Lemanski serves as an executive coach and trusted advisor to successful Chicago area executives who are driven to be more successful. He blogs on SMART Leadership on ChicagoExecutiveCoaching.com
Many job seekers don’t think of themselves as sales people. The reality is that you’ve now found yourself in the business of selling yourself. As the Director of Sales for You, Inc., it’s important to stay optimistic while balancing your … Continue reading →
For the past 10 years, I’ve been utilizing insight from talent assessment surveys for both executive coaching and hiring decision making. Occasionally I’m asked about how to put your best foot forward when completing these surveys. Here are my insider’s … Continue reading →
Chad Coe, our proprietor here at MasterMind Connections, is shown (right) at a recent moment of triumph. As an auctioneer, he raised over $1 million at a black tie fundraiser. There is a name for this triumphant position. It’s called … Continue reading →
The Pursuit of Job Happiness I believe that a career is a terrible thing to waste. In my Career Direction Coaching engagements, I meet some really talented executives who’ve found themselves in the wrong job. When it comes to a … Continue reading →
If you’re a LinkedIn user, you’ve likely noticed that they are promoting use of their new Endorsement System by asking you to endorse the skills of your contacts. I urge you to read this before clicking any further. First let’s … Continue reading →
When asked “What do you do?”– What do you say? Does your answer inspire interest and added discussion? Or is it a show stopper? If you say something like: “I’m in finance”, you’re leaving potential money on the table. Your … Continue reading →
