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Dan Woolley, Relief Worker and Author of Unshaken: Rising from the Ruins of Haiti’s Hotel Montana

sdawson — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:31:43 +0000

Dan Woolley, a relief worker for Compassion International and author of Unshaken: Rising from the Ruins of Haiti’s Hotel Montana, tells his incredible story of survival. Buried in utter darkness under tons of rubble for 65 hours, Dan emerged a changed person. One year after the devastating quake, Unshaken is currently the only first-person account by a survivor. The experience changed Woolley’s outlook on family, relationships, work and life. Dan’s compelling story is one that resonates with people of all backgrounds who experience hardships. Regardless of your career or life challenges, his story poignantly demonstrates how important it is to take each breath with purpose.

Bill Conaty, Former Senior Vice President of Human Resources for GE and Co-Author of The Talent Masters

sdawson — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 22:17:52 +0000

A world leader in Human Resources, Bill Conaty engineered the leadership development programs for GE as Senior Vice President for 14 years. He is the co-author of The Talent Masters: Why Smart Leaders put People Before Numbers. Talent is the only competency that endures, while financial results, market share, brand, and products all undergo changes from external pressures. Leaders able to assess the risks to take and those to avoid can ensure long term success. Conaty shares 7 principles for developing world-class leaders:

How to create a culture of leadership development
How to ensure smooth succession
How to ensure talent assessment is objective rather than subjective

For more from Bill Conaty, listen to the entire show.

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Leadership Consultant Margaret Morford on Navigating Office Politics for Career Success

sdawson — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 01:52:52 +0000

Margaret Morford is an organizational consultant, trainer, speaker, and author of leadership books including The Hidden Language of Business: Workplace Politics, Power & Influence. A former attorney and human resource executive, Morford addresses how to navigate office politics regardless of your position and background for career success. Learn inside intelligence to:

Advance in your workplace;
Avoid common missteps that undermine success;
Apply positive political skills;
Maximize career advancement.

Margaret’s razor-sharp insights help identify who has real power and influence in your organization and how to develop your own career plan to achieve your goals.

For more from Margaret Morford, listen to the entire show on Monday, January 10, 2011, at 12pm EST/9am PST, or visit www.thehredge.net.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

Dr. James Maas, Professor and Bestselling Author, and Consultant Rebecca Robbins on Sleep for Success

sdawson — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 00:47:55 +0000

Dr. James Maas is a professor of psychology at Cornell University, where he holds the world’s record for having taught more than 65,000 college students. Rebecca Robbins is the co-founder, with Dr. Maas, of the Sleep for Success consulting firm. Together they discuss everything you must know about sleep, but are too tired to ask! Learn how to accomplish more in less time with less stress and greater health. Executives, professionals, students, parents, athletes, children and senior citizens can improve their lives and performances literally overnight by

Developing excellent sleep habits;
Getting 8 or more hours of sleep each night;
Managing time better;
Taking power naps.

For more from Dr. James Maas and Rebecca Robbins, listen to the entire show or visit www.sleepforsuccess.info.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

Chad Hennings, Three-Time Super Bowl Winner and Author of Rules of Engagement, on Achieving Success that Counts

sdawson — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 18:05:49 +0000

Chad Hennings is a three-time Super Bowl winner with the Dallas Cowboys, an Air Force fighter pilot, a businessman and the author of Rules of Engagement. In all of the roles he has played, he has seen that the persistent go-it-alone myth in our society traps individuals from connecting with others in meaningful ways. Chad shares the lessons he has learned from personal and professional challenges that will make a difference in people’s lives and tear down the walls that separate people from each other and their true selves. With the foundation of character, vision, and work ethic, he lays out a comprehensive game plan to engage every aspect of life, work, and relationships for true success.

For more from Chad Hennings, listen to the entire show or visit www.chadhennings.com.

To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

Captain Scotty Smiley, Author of Hope Unseen: The Story of the U.S. Army’s First Blind Active-Duty Officer

sdawson — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 02:31:45 +0000

Captain Scotty Smiley, a West Point graduate, Ranger, and the Army’s only active-duty blind officer, lost his sight in a suicide bomber attack in Iraq. He shares his remarkable journey of faith, hope and courage. Since his injury, he has climbed Mount Rainier, surfed, skied, skydived, completed a triathlon and earned an MBA from Duke University. He is a recipient of a Bronze Star, a Purple Heart, and the Army’s prestigious MacArthur Leadership Award. His inspiring story demonstrates the qualities that enable one to succeed even after a major loss or trauma. His encouragement brings good news to anyone struggling with life’s challenges.

For more from Scotty Smiley, listen to the entire show.

Ten Steps to Hit the Ground Running in Career Advancement!

sdawson — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 22:48:38 +0000

Ken & Sheryl Dawson present their proven 10-step process to advance your career. The Dawsons share their unique approach found in their time tested product, Job Search: The Total System. The most powerful concept they present is the linkage of all 10 steps. The assessment of your skills and competencies is linked to the development of your resume. The resume is linked to your references, networking, and of course interviewing. Your research on industries, companies and opportunities is linked to lead generation, interviewing and negotiations. The most important link of all is your positive attitude in every single step! When you use linkage and project a positive attitude, you build psychological leverage, ensuring you are better prepared to win the offer and advance your career.

For more from Ken and Sheryl Dawson visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com or listen to the entire show.

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Secrets to Getting a Job NOW!

sdawson — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:06:13 +0000

Ken & Sheryl Dawson present proven techniques to secure a better job for better pay and a better life. In an economic downturn, people of all backgrounds and most industries are finding job searches very challenging. The Dawsons share their secrets to beating your competition:

Adopt the Cycle of Success, including positive attitude, linkage of all steps, and building psychological leverage;
Research the market for niche opportunities, being open to contingency options;
Assess your strengths, passion, accomplishments in light of market realities;
Draft an A+ resume that differentiates you;
Network online and face-to-face;
Prepare to interview using linkage of your resume, research, references, and review of the tough questions;
Negotiate your value!

For more from the Dawsons, listen to the entire show or visit www.totalcareersuccess.com.

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Melinda Doolittle, American Idol Star and Author of Beyond Me: Finding Your Way to Life’s Next Level

sdawson — Mon, 25 Oct 2010 03:03:28 +0000

Melinda Doolittle, American Idol star, recording artist and author of Beyond Me, has skyrocketed to fame since her appearance on American Idol. She shares her secrets to finding her way to the next level:

Invest in others;
Work hard to realize your dream;
Listen to the wisdom of others;
Be prepared;
Be open to criticism and release offenses;
Face your fears and do it anyway.

Tone deaf as a child, her love of singing drove her to enter a talent show in the 7th grade, and miraculously, she stunned the audience with her spot-on vocals and beautiful voice. Melinda is an excellent model of how success is achieved – by faith and hard work. Be inspired to attain your next level.

For more from Melinda Doolittle, listen to the entire show or visit melindadoolittle.com.

Lynn O’Shaughnessy, Author of The College Solution, on Shrinking the cost of college!

sdawson — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:00:53 +0000

Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the author of The College Solution: Shrinking the Cost of College, a college contributor for US News & World Report, and blogger for CBSMoneyWatch and TheCollegeSolutionBlog. For years, college tuition has been increasing faster than inflation, with the most expensive colleges costing $50,000 annually. Learn how to get cash for yourself or your college-bound child:

Save tens of thousands of dollars by identifying the financial fingerprint of colleges
Discover 60 colleges that offer the best financial aid packages
Attend out-of-state public universities for in-state prices
Discover why expensive schools can be cheaper than your home state universities
Tap into the biggest source of scholarship cash.

For more from Lynn O’Shaughnessy, listen to the entire show on Monday, August 30, at 12pm EST/9am PST, or visit thecollegesolutionblog.com.