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This week, in typical tragic Hollywood fashion, another young starlet was sent to prison for violating her probation. Lindsay Lohan was once known for her cute tween looks and Disney-inspired movie roles, but a series of poorly acted films and bad behavior has resulted in the young talent hitting rock bottom.
Have you ever experienced an [...]
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The word effective is defined as “producing a desired result, or ready for service or action.”
It is easy for us to complain about how our employees don’t live up to our expectations. Yet, how often do we ask ourselves if we are enabling our employees to be effective and productive? I would say, not [...]
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Facebook stalking is not uncommon to the average social media user. Entire groups on the social networking site exist to highlight overindul
gent members’ activity. Miraculously, and because of people’s lack of stalker-awareness, information that was once only attainable through direct conversation is now learned with a few clicks of the mouse.
Relationship updates, honeymoon pictures and [...]
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If first quarter goals were not met, do not expect to make them up all in the second quarter.
Spring has officially sprung and the first quarter is coming to a close. The shift in the seasons and the business year often requires a need for a fresh start, and new growth. As colors get [...]
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Profiles International has been featured in the January edition of American Executive Magazine. Eric Slack writes, “One challenge shared by every company on the planet, irrespective of industry, is making sure that the right people are in the right seats. It is a daunting task that many companies don’t get right, limiting their success. Founded [...]
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It’s that time of year again; St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. The staples of this ultra-festive holiday include green beer, green rivers and green-themed parades. The Irish have a long-standing relationship with the color, as it has represented everything from their beloved saint to the Emerald Isle itself. Stories vary, but for [...]
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The entertainment industry produces an estimated 2,000 films per year. Of those films only around 600 are released into select theatres all over the globe, and of those 600 only a handful are captivating enough to leave a lasting impression on audiences and the academy. This year’s 82nd Academy Awards nominated a whopping 10 films [...]
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Imagine this scenario. A star employee is hired. They walk in the door the first day with a stellar resume that boasts a wealth of professional experience. Their references gushed about their professionalism and capability to perform. The entire office is buzzing about the potential the new employee will bring to the company and the [...]
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The 2010 Winter Olympics began with an inspirational and impressive opening ceremony that highlighted the unity of countries worldwide. Thousands looked on as people from around the world gathered peacefully to celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship and the effort exhibited by the best athletes in the world. The torch relay came to a close as [...]
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Organizations need to recognize the importance of each frontline manager’s role and the effects that the manager has on the employees and company.
Effective frontline managers have the capability and interest to be effective managers, have clear goals and roles, understand the people they manage, understand themselves and how they impact their employees, have been trained [...]
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