MasterMind Connections Blog Archives
New MasterMind Connections Success Story
In this video, Fredi Bensdorf shares her life changing results from being a member of MasterMind Connections
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Changing Jobs Checklist
New E-Book and Guide for Executives Changing Jobs In the process of changing jobs, many executives overlook important, personal finance related details. So, I’ve added a useful e-book to our bank of resources. This seven page e-book will help you to prevent
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Who is YOUR Mentor?
Looking Back If you’re like most of us, you’ve had someone in your past who has stepped forward to offer you guidance and support when you’ve needed it. That mentor did not expect anything from you in return. He or she
Continue reading →Podcast: Fail Forward, Learn From Your Mistakes, Follow Your Heart
As a guest on Val Groth’s Inspiration With Val web radio program, I shared my thoughts on: How to inspire others and improve your leadership skills How to challenge yourself and believe in true inspiration The power of personal initiative Know
Continue reading →Desire to Inspire: Four Qualities of Inspiring Leaders
Who Has Inspired You? If you are reading this today, my guess is that you are already a leader; a leader aspiring to be a greater one. I believe that true inspiration—and the potential for change and growth—comes from watching
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Trust Your Gut
“Use Your Head!” How many times have you heard this reminder? And that reminder frequently follows a questionable action or decision. We’re supposed to be thinking with our brains. Right? If that’s so important, why would we want to trust
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How Happy Are You?
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall… It helps us when we occasionally look at ourselves in the mirror and judge our own current state of affairs. To help you with that, I challenge you to ask and answer three simple questions.
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Your Road Map
Timeless Advice I’m certain you experienced Alice In Wonderland as a child. You either saw the Disney movie or read the 1865 novel. There’s a potentially powerful line from Lewis Carroll’s book. Alice received this pointed advice in her conversation with the Cheshire Cat.
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The Best Ice Breaking Networking Question
Talking To Strangers Many of us are uncomfortable in a room full of strangers. Perhaps that discomfort stems from your childhood when your parents warned you not to talk to strangers. The might even have paired the word stranger with
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How is Your Initiative?
At MasterMind Connections, we have Napoleon Hill to thank for introducing the Master Mind concept. But he’s given us much more including his success principles. Success Principal #6: Personal initiative – Personal initiative is the power that inspires the completion of
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Napoleon Hill “Think and Grow Rich” Rare Video Footage
This video contains rare footage of Napoleon Hill, the originator of the Master Mind concept and author of Think and Grow Rich, that captures Andrew Carnegie’s success principals. It’s not a snippet. It is 2 hours of simple, yet powerful
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What’s Your Greatest Weakness?
This interview question typically comes from interviewing amateurs who have a list of similarly useless and uncomfortable questions in their arsenal. It measures your skill as an interviewer and your ability to handle stress more than your fit for the
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The Five Hiring Hurdles
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
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Solution for Post Interview Crickets
Tranquility or Anxiety? On a quiet summer night, the simple sound of chirping crickets can create a tranquil feeling. That same kind of silence from a hiring manager for more than a week after you’ve had a productive interview for
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Productivity Season is Upon Us
This is a critically important time of year. Although it is not readily apparent by glancing at your calendar. Your Window-of-Opportunity Summer vacations are completed. Children are back in school. We have about a month-and-a-half before the next wave of
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Cover Letter Customization: 5 Tips for Making The Cut
The major job boards allow you to create and store your cover letter. This feature makes it quick and easy for applicants to include a generic cover letter with each resume submission. It’s as easy as clicking a box. I
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Answering Talent Assessment Survey Questions
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
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Enhance Your Interview Readiness
We’ve all heard that “proper planning prevents poor performance”. This as true for job interviews as with anything else. Six Interview Types Here are some tips for recognizing and handling six different interview scenarios. Screening – These are conducted by
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The Key to Winning Interview Performance
Proper Planning Prevents Poor Performance MasterMind Member Rob Engelman is an accomplished marketer. We were privileged to have Rob as a meeting contributor last year as he successfully tackled the challenge of transitioning from being a self-employed consultant to the
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Your New Role as a Transitioning Exec
Transitioning to Your New Role Most executives in transition begin with the task of clarifying their next position. We can likely agree that role clarity is critical. But are you lacking role clarity for your interim role? What’s My Interim
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What’s YOUR Nickname?
How Do You Want to be Known? In a moment of levity at an event sign-in, I created this name tag . I must thank Dan Gelfond (a.k.a. Dan The Video Man) as he inspired and encouraged me to create
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A Little Help from My Friends
Soliciting a Little “Friendly Help” When it comes to goal achievement, we can all use “a little help from our friends“. And when it comes to getting that friendly help, it’s nearly impossible to get unless you ASK. Test Case:
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How Are You Tracking Your Success?
Staying On Purpose It’s all too easy to be distracted from your most important by other people’s agendas. So to help keep you on-track and on-purpose, I’ve created this simple Success Tracker form. I recommend that you print one each
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Finding Your Passion – Part 2
Go on a Treasure Hunt Go on a ‘treasure hunt’ in your own home. The things you hold on to can provide clues to your interests and passions. See how one woman took a journey into her past and discovered
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Finding Your Passion
Finding Your Passion Passion is a rich, soulful emotion. Whether it makes you feel angry, excited, inspired or tearful, passion is something that moves you in a very powerful way. Passion is an internal experience not an external event. Finding
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MasterMinders Strike “The Pose”
MasterMind Members Power Posing What’s this all about? Here’s the story.
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Should You PDF Your Resume?
Visual Support for Your Personal Brand In most cases, your resume is a visual presentation of your professional talent and qualifications. It is a one of the primary communication tools of a job seeker. In absence of a face to
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The Power of “The Power Pose”
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
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Where’s The Growth?
Where there is business growth, there is job growth. Here’s some local leads based on 2012 growth. Lake County’s Fastest Growing Who are the fastest growing companies in the region? According to the recent report by the economic development organization,
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Are Your Resume Bullet Points Shooting Blanks?
Does Past Performance Matter? There’s a common caveat in the investment world: Past performance is not an indication of future results. Does that mean that we should ignore past performance when making decisions? Of course not. Whether it’s an investment
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Happy Landings
With the new year underway, there are some big things happening in executive hiring. I am pleased to announce that two of our In-Transition Mastermind Members have successfully landed great new positions in the month of January. Chief Human Resources
Continue reading →MasterMind Improv Classes
On Thursday, January 24, MasterMind members broke new ground by participating in a fun-filled improv class. Led by Amanda Roundtree, participants learned lessons in communication, collaboration and creativity.
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Pursuing Job Happiness
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
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Five Fabulous Reasons To Invite Chad Coe to Connect on LinkedIn
No need to fear rejection: As an open networker, Chad accepts all reasonable requests Gain 4,600 NEW 2nd Level Connections Connections include hiring influencers at large employers like Walgreens, Abbott, Career Builder and others Regular status updates on articles, opportunities
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Finding The Hidden Jobs
Non-Posted Job Openings What’s the difference between finding a job that you can do vs. landing a job that was made for you? There are opportunities just waiting for the right person to come along. But they are secret desires
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Five Facts Dispelling “The Holiday Myth”
True or False? Business doesn’t get done over the holidays. Self Limiting Belief While it is true that The Holidays can lead to slower business decision making. Is this absolutely true? It will be true for you as long as
Continue reading →Phone Interview Mastery
Here’s some video tips on phone interviewing from Brian Alden, CEO of Job.com And some others tips to consider: Stand up while you’re on the phone. This improves both your voice intonation and your energy level. Use a Land Line.
Continue reading →10 Tips for Managing Your Online Reputation
We are all vetted on-line these days. So how do you gain some control of the information that Google and others share about you? James A. Martin of CIO.com shares these 10 Online Reputation Management Tips for Job Seekers He
Continue reading →7 Key Habits of Super Networkers
Here are Lewis Howes’ 7 Key Habits of Super Networkers 1. Ask insightful questions. 2. Add value. 3. Learn their ‘story.’ 4. Share a memorable fact. 5. Keep a list. 6. Make small promises and keep them. 7. Reward your
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LinkedIn’s New “Signal” Service
LinkedIn has a new service called Signal. They bill it as “a new way for professionals to consume information and news”. The product, currently in the beta stage, is available to all LinkedIn members and you can use it to uncover
Continue reading →Working With The Flaw in LinkedIn’s Endorsement System
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 →Chicago Area Executives Await Fates
According to this CBS Chicago July report, A total of seven Illinois companies have filed reports with the state that it plans to lay off a total of more than 600 workers, starting next month. Those sited include Morgan Stanley, Jewel-Osco,
Continue reading →What Do You Do? What’s Your Answer?
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 →Top 10 Biggest Networking Mistakes
1. Spending too much time with one person Your goal at every networking event is to spend about 5 minutes with each person. It is not to get “engaged.” Ask questions and, presuming you see a fit, politely ask for
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The 16 Golden Rules of Networking
Always have distinctive and colorful business card – Many people don’t and it’s a big mistake. Name, address, branding, phone, fax, cell phone, e-mail address, use both sides. A great place to get cards is www.vistaprint.com Never go to an
Continue reading →Trib Local Article
We’re proud to share that our MasterMind Groups were featured in this article The Magic of the Master Mind Group – One Group’s Success Story. Enjoy!
Continue reading →Labor Day Launch
It’s Labor Day week end. A fitting time to launch a new blog site dedicated to helping job seekers.
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