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Kirk Lawson, Executive Director of Business Professionals of America on Preparing for Career Success

sdawson — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:26:50 +0000

Kirk Lawson is the Executive Director of Business Professionals of America and leads the organization’s strategic growth. It is the top career and technical student organization aimed at preparing students for successful careers and providing employers with competent and skilled professionals. In spite of the recent emphasis on a lack of jobs, many decry a lack of skilled workers. Kirk shares how the organization facilitates:

Career exploration
Skills and leadership development
Assessment of skills
Motivation for middle, secondary and post-secondary students.

Learn how this educational organization can impact students and future workers in your local area.

For more from Kirk Lawson, listen to the entire show at 12pm EST/9amPST on Monday, January 31, 2011 or visit www.bpa.org.

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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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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.

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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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Special Encore Presentation: Dr. Vince Patton, Director Community Outreach, Military Advantage and Retired Career Coast Guardsman on Jobs for Vets

sdawson — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 14:00:17 +0000

Dr. Vince Patton, Director Community Outreach, Military Advantage/Monster Worldwide and Retired Career Coast Guardsman, brings the knowledge and experience of a 30-year military career and multiple advanced degrees to the subject of employing veterans. Dr. Patton addresses:

Issues facing transitioning service members
The value of career fairs for employers and job seekers
How to help disabled veterans get jobs
Job opportunities in government
Transferable skills from military to civilian jobs
Education options for military personnel
How to attract vets to work for your company.

For more from Dr. Vince Patton, listen to the entire show or visit www.military.com.

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Bob Alexander, Educational Consultant, on the Ziglar I CAN Culture Transformation Program

sdawson — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 02:52:20 +0000

Bob Alexander, President of The Alexander Resource Group, is a former teacher, coach and high school administrator who has personally conducted thousands of keynote addresses, workshops, and student assemblies worldwide on success principles and career advancement. Bob is passionate about teaching the Ziglar I CAN values and attitudes that enable children to succeed. The Ziglar mantra of encouragement and hope is one that resonates with everyone, especially children! He shares:

The challenge of education;
ABC’s of Life…Attitude, Behavior and Character;
The Stair Steps to Success;
The I CAN success story;
Keys to Cultural Transformation.

For more from Bob Alexander, listen to the entire show, visit www.yesican.net, and watch this video.

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Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar Inc., on Success 2.0: The Next Generation

sdawson — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:07:33 +0000

Tom Ziglar, CEO of Ziglar, Inc. and son of the inspirational Zig Ziglar, carries the torch to continue the vision of personal and career success that has transformed the lives of millions through the life and work of his father. He will share:

Personal lessons on achieving your potential
Zig’s Greatest Accomplishment
The 7 components of success
The secret of sustaining success
Web 2.0 Technology and success

Through social media like blogs, Twitter, and Facebook, Tom corresponds with people from all walks of life around the world. His goal is to help both individuals and organizations succeed by giving them Pure and Simple answers to their toughest questions.

For more from Tom Ziglar, listen to the entire show on Monday, September 20, 2010 at 12pm EST/9am PST or visit www.ziglar.com.

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Donna Fenn, Author of UpSTARTS! How GenY Entrepreneurs are Rocking the World of Business and 8 Ways You Can Profit from Their Success

sdawson — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 14:00:42 +0000

Donna Fenn is a contributing editor to Inc. Magazine and an expert on the entrepreneurial habits of Gen Y. Learn how eight key factors contribute to Gen Y business success:

Building collaborative tribes
Deploying technology for competitive advantage
Disrupting the status quo
Deconstructing the Gen Y market
Generating branding buzz
Leveraging social mission
Creating dynamic workplaces
Morphing and growing strategically.

Whether you’re studying Gen Y’s approach to business to beef up your bottom line or aiming to be tomorrow’s great under-30 entrepreneur story, these concepts and steps will help get your business out in front of the pack.

For more from Donna Fenn, listen to the entire show Monday, August 9, 2010, at 12pm EST/9am PST or visit www.donnafenn.com.

Work Psychologist Dr. Paula Caligiuri on How to Get a Life by Doing What You Love

sdawson — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 13:00:20 +0000

Paula Caligiuri is a work psychologist, professor of human resource management and the author of Get a Life, Not a Job, and is a leading expert in global career development. Paula shares strategies for career fulfillment, including:

Spending more time on enjoyable work;
Identifying long term career choices to match your skills and passions;
Transforming your current job;
Becoming “lay-off” proof;
Defining wealth-building activities;
Building an inspiring and financially secure career.

By continually developing yourself for activities you personally desire, you achieve a freedom to pursue multiple career options simultaneously. Redesign your career for real financial freedom.

For more from Dr. Paula Caligiuri, listen to the entire show on Monday, July 26, at 12pm EST/9am PST, or visit www.paulacaligiuri.com.

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Mark Tomlinson, Executive Director of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Discusses Keys to Economic Vitality & Career Development

sdawson — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:34:20 +0000

Mark Tomlinson is passionate about manufacturing and the key role it plays in the US economy.

Having spent his entire career in the field, he understands the vital role of manufacturing and what it

takes to excel in the industry. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), provides manufacturing

professionals with access to the knowledge, skills and resources they need to advance their careers

and at the same time improve the profitability and growth potential of their companies. With the industry

facing a severe skilled-worker shortage, one of the top goals of SME is to fill the talent pipeline with

new manufacturing employees through the Education Foundation.

Mark Tomlinson is passionate about manufacturing and the key role it plays in the U.S. economy. Having spent his entire career in the field, he understands the vital role of manufacturing and what it takes to excel in the industry. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) provides manufacturing professionals with access to the knowledge, skills and resources they need to advance their careers and improve the profitability and growth potential of their companies. With the industry facing a severe skilled-worker shortage, one of the top goals of SME is to fill the talent pipeline with new manufacturing employees through the Education Foundation.

For more from Mark Tomlinson, listen to the entire show or visit www.sme.org.