"BOUT A JOB THAT I NEVER COULD FIND" - Silhouettes In 1958, The Silhouettes had a song titled "Get a Job," their song described the frustrations and household tension that can be present during a job search. Well that was 1958, and today, in 2015, the same frustrations and blocks in career searches continue to exist. But today, we don't "get the paper and read it through and through".

The saying goes "You never get a second chance to make a first impression". Similarly in branding yourself you want to make sure that when people meet you their first impression is your Brand. A snapshot into who you are and what you represent.

In the haste and hurry of the day, week or month, it is easy to get caught up in the frenzy and forget to stop, slow down, and remember the basics. Here is a quick list of reminders of how to achieve positive thinking and receive positive rewards in return. Post this list in your kitchen, at your desk, or by the front door and take a moment each day to choose a bullet point and make it your focus.

Finding yourself in a career transition, or making the decision to change your career in your 40's and 50's can be a daunting task. Although it can be an intimidating situation, it can also awaken sleeping aspirations and personal goals within one's self. In order to make the most of this transition, I would like to share an article from OI Global Partners that highlights tips on how to make the transition purposeful and deliberate.

It is a requirement for an executive in today's marketplace to take control and build a personal leadership brand. If you are thinking about a job change, or in job transition, you need to take ownership of your personal brand. Personal branding is knowing what your core competencies are and being able to leverage those strengths.

Transitional times like the New Year, or being in job transition, often motivates us to make changes. It's a great time of the year to study our wins and losses over the past 12 months. Self-reflection is very powerful thinking, and this is a great time to re-evaluate what we can do differently.

Happy New Year! As we conclude our first week of 2015, I wanted to share with you an article I received from OI Global Partners titled "6 Points to Improve Conflict Resolution". This article highlights how to turn the negative concept of conflict resolution into a positive learning opportunity in effective communication as well how to connect with people on a moregenuinelevel.

I so appreciate when John Maxwell tells a story! With the holidays coming to a close, and the New Year around the corner, we have to ask ourselves who has made an impact showing us kindness in our own personal lives. Enjoy!