Banal Comments And Your Reactions

Banal Comments And Your Reactions Over at Pluralsight I just turned in my 35th course, which will be titled Leading with Emotional Intelligence. I have to be honest, I was excited to do this course but I didnt realize how much doing this course would impact me. I had a stack of books about emotional intelligence on my desk, I had dozens of tabs open with articles about emotional intelligence, and I watched a lot of videos on Youtube. I was immersing myself in what others were talking about so I could formulate how I could really share. A friend offered to come over and chat about emotional intelligence, as she teaches about it weekly at a high school. My wife and I spent a couple of hours with her, getting a brain dump, which was fascinating and way more interesting than any research I had done so far. I took pages of notes, learning about the five pillars of emotional intelligence, and understanding how impactful EQ really is in this world. A couple of weeks ago I tweeted this: Today I put the final touches on my slides for the @pluralsight leadership / emotional intelligence course. Start recording tomorrow? Wouldnt the world be a better place if our leaders had higher EQ? pic.twitter.com/WordOdGwE8 â€" Jason Alba (@jasonalba) December 18, 2019 I am convinced that the world would indeed be a better place if leaders, and everyone, had higher EQ. That is, we were more aware of our own reactions and triggers, and we self-regulated better, and we were aware of and genuinely cared about others. (those are only three of the five pillars of emotional intelligence, but just those three would have a huge impact!!). Back to banal. In a recent course I delivered I got a comment from someone that it was banal. Banal isnt a part of my every day vocabulary (although Ive thought the word daily since :p), so I had to look it up. It is at the Shakespearean-insult level: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. lacking freshness or novelty implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality. devoid of qualities that make for spirit and character. Synonyms include trite, inane, sophomoric, dumb, stupid, bland, and vapid. Yeah, so, banal is not a compliment. If you put yourself out there, you need to take the good and bad. Im fine with that. Years ago I wrote a post about or to career center employees because they didnt support, recommend, or get JibberJobber. Individually many did, but it was so disappointing to not get the support I thought I deserved. My coach wrote me a multi-page email telling me to never do that again, and that if they didnt get it, it was really my fault. It was a scathing letter, and he was 100% right. Lesson learned. I reacted. This year, in 2020, we will have plenty of opportunities to react. The Pluralsight course I just did was a deep dive on emotional intelligence. Reacting is a big part of that. starting with self-awareness (what sets me off? Why do I feel certain ways in certain situations, or because of certain people?) and then going to self-regulation. Self-regulation. Or, self-control. When we regulate our emotions and feelings (not the same thing). When we have more control over what we do, think, say, express. When we are in more control, and more intentional about what and how we communicate. I took a few days to think about how to respond to the comment about my banality. Then I left a very short, kind response. And I walked away. Thats it. Id rather spend my time building up people than fighting and arguing. I dont need to be right, but I know some people need to feel loved. And thats what Ill work on in 2020. Banal Comments And Your Reactions Over at Pluralsight I just turned in my 35th course, which will be titled Leading with Emotional Intelligence. I have to be honest, I was excited to do this course but I didnt realize how much doing this course would impact me. I had a stack of books about emotional intelligence on my desk, I had dozens of tabs open with articles about emotional intelligence, and I watched a lot of videos on Youtube. I was immersing myself in what others were talking about so I could formulate how I could really share. A friend offered to come over and chat about emotional intelligence, as she teaches about it weekly at a high school. My wife and I spent a couple of hours with her, getting a brain dump, which was fascinating and way more interesting than any research I had done so far. I took pages of notes, learning about the five pillars of emotional intelligence, and understanding how impactful EQ really is in this world. A couple of weeks ago I tweeted this: Today I put the final touches on my slides for the @pluralsight leadership / emotional intelligence course. Start recording tomorrow? Wouldnt the world be a better place if our leaders had higher EQ? pic.twitter.com/WordOdGwE8 â€" Jason Alba (@jasonalba) December 18, 2019 I am convinced that the world would indeed be a better place if leaders, and everyone, had higher EQ. That is, we were more aware of our own reactions and triggers, and we self-regulated better, and we were aware of and genuinely cared about others. (those are only three of the five pillars of emotional intelligence, but just those three would have a huge impact!!). Back to banal. In a recent course I delivered I got a comment from someone that it was banal. Banal isnt a part of my every day vocabulary (although Ive thought the word daily since :p), so I had to look it up. It is at the Shakespearean-insult level: so lacking in originality as to be obvious and boring. lacking freshness or novelty implies a lack of any significant or convincing quality. devoid of qualities that make for spirit and character. Synonyms include trite, inane, sophomoric, dumb, stupid, bland, and vapid. Yeah, so, banal is not a compliment. If you put yourself out there, you need to take the good and bad. Im fine with that. Years ago I wrote a post about or to career center employees because they didnt support, recommend, or get JibberJobber. Individually many did, but it was so disappointing to not get the support I thought I deserved. My coach wrote me a multi-page email telling me to never do that again, and that if they didnt get it, it was really my fault. It was a scathing letter, and he was 100% right. Lesson learned. I reacted. This year, in 2020, we will have plenty of opportunities to react. The Pluralsight course I just did was a deep dive on emotional intelligence. Reacting is a big part of that. starting with self-awareness (what sets me off? Why do I feel certain ways in certain situations, or because of certain people?) and then going to self-regulation. Self-regulation. Or, self-control. When we regulate our emotions and feelings (not the same thing). When we have more control over what we do, think, say, express. When we are in more control, and more intentional about what and how we communicate. I took a few days to think about how to respond to the comment about my banality. Then I left a very short, kind response. And I walked away. Thats it. Id rather spend my time building up people than fighting and arguing. I dont need to be right, but I know some people need to feel loved. And thats what Ill work on in 2020.

Novaresume Review - A Guide to Book Reviews

Novaresume Review - A Guide to Book ReviewsA Novaresume review is very popular and very funny. It's very funny because it offers a different perspective of how a normal romance novel might work. What Novaresume lacks in actual plot development, however, it makes up for in comedy. The love story between the main character and the main heroine is hilarious.The Author: Rose Ellen Chen was born in 1987. She has been writing since she was little. As a teenager, she wrote her first novel. After years of doing it, she finally decided to write something different.The plot: The story is based on nvcs (novels from online). Novaresume has one thousand and fifty-nine chapters. The story revolves around two main characters who fall in love with each other.The main characters: The main characters are a male high school student and a female college student. They meet each other after college while they both attend the same school. The name of the novel comes from a novel called, 'The Time When We D ream: Stories from Novaresume' by Rose Ellen Chen.The negative points: This novel doesn't have any chapters that are horrible or boring. As a matter of fact, all of the chapters are very fun and interesting. However, there are no descriptions of the love scenes. I don't know about you, but when I'm reading a love story, I really want to see what the characters are doing as they go through their relationship.The ratings: The book gets a four-star rating. The first three star is for the plot. The next three stars are for the overall plot and the story.The Author's website: There is not much information about this novel on the website, but it does provide a link to the official website. This link also provides links to other books she has written. She's also added her website to her Facebook page.Novaresume is a funny book that doesn't take itself too seriously. It's very funny and exciting at the same time.

Tips for a Successful Video Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career

Tips for a Successful Video Interview - Personal Branding Blog - Stand Out In Your Career Video interviews are getting more and more popular nowadays. Since companies want to find the best talent, video interview gives them an opportunity to screen the candidates without making them travel. In this way, employers can save money and candidates can save time. Also, candidates have the comfort of making the interview from their homes. As a candidate, if you are not used to video interviews, below are some helpful tips for you to get ready for it. Choose an Appropriate Location: Make sure to interview in an appropriate room where there won’t be any noises and you won’t get distracted. If you have pets at home, keep them in a different room during the interview. A barking dog or a meowing cat noise in the background doesn’t make you look very professional. Also, a plain white wall as a backdrop is ideal for video interviews. Try Your Hardware Before the Interview: Try all of your equipment including your headsets, microphone and internet connection to make sure that they are properly working. Set up your camera so it is focused on your eye level. Verify that your sound is clear. You can test it by making a video call with a friend. Also, confirm that you can hear the other person via your headphones. Dress Accordingly: Some only dress up on top and on the bottom, they wear their pajamas! You have to consider that if you shift on your seat, they can see what you wear on your bottom so dress professionally no matter what. Be Careful When You Share Your Screen: If they ask you to share your screen and perform some tasks, then, close all other chat windows and prevent them to pop up on your screen. Minimize or close all your web browsers. It is not a good idea to use a search engine for help unless they allow you to use it. Watch Your Expressions: If they use a TV screen or a big monitor to conduct the interview, then, your face will seem larger than it normally is. Therefore, your facial expressions will become more important during the interview. Be careful about what your expressions might say to the interviewer. Listen to the other person with your eyes. You can also nod your head once in a while to show that you are listening.

Information Security Analyst Job Description - Algrim.co

Information Security Analyst Job Description - Algrim.co Information Security Analyst Job Description Template Download our job description template in Word or PDF format. Instant download. No email required. Download Template Using Your Template Follow these instructions to use your new job description template Step one: Fill out all details in your job description template using the provided sample on this page. Step two: Customize your requirements or duties to anything special to your workplace. Be sure to speak with team members and managers to gauge what's required of the position. Step three: When the census of the team has agreed on the description of the work, add in a Equal Employment Opportunity statement to the bottom of your job description. Step four: Check with your legal department, management team, and other team members to ensure the job description looks correct before creating a job advertisement. Choose a job board that's specific to your needs.

The Truth About Cheap Resume Writing Services

The Truth About Cheap Resume Writing ServicesCheaper resume writing services may be advertised in the classifieds, or on the Internet. Many of these services claim to have helped dozens of employers, but only a handful have been able to give the first inkling of the truth about their abilities.I have done countless online searches for the best cheap services out there. I have also done a number of phone interviews with people who work for these companies and have received excellent service from them. The only thing I would suggest, is that you use caution when you hire a cheap writing service.The reason I say this is because many of these services don't need to charge you anything. They get their work, and they submit it to every job opening they can find. Often, they can spend hours researching and finding the same job opening for someone. What this means is that if the job posting is legitimate, chances are you will find it on the resume writing service's database.Now, let me be cl ear that I have never had any problems with cheap services. In fact, I have worked with some very good ones, and I am happy to say that the work they put into their jobs is excellent.However, many of the top dollar services do have several advantages over the cheaper ones. For example, a top dollar service usually has their own inside source at a certain company that helps them find more openings, and more jobs, than they could ever find if they spent all of their time doing research.The bottom line is that the top dollar services spend their entire day looking for jobs. I don't blame them. They have to be doing something right.If you want to save some money, you should definitely consider using cheap services. You will not get the same results as the top dollar ones. However, if you are looking for that one job that makes all of the difference in your life, you will find it on the cheaper services.Follow this simple rule: Do not ever use a cheap writing service. You may think that you might find a job, but it probably won't be legitimate.

Stalled Executive Job Search Get Busy on LinkedIn and Twitter - Executive Career Brandâ„¢

Stalled Executive Job Search Get Busy on and Twitter A favorite client of mine Tom, who is a highly accomplished COO in life sciences, told me the other day that, after two months of actively searching, he had not gotten one interview. He and I had collaborated on defining his personal brand and creating a suite of career marketing documents â€" executive resume, career biography, cover letter, leadership initiatives profile, and others â€" along with a branded VisualCV and profile. We also had a long consultation back then on the best job search strategies for him, working from his list of target companies and organizations. His search campaign included leveraging and Twitter to build out his network and connect with decision makers at his target companies. At the time, I counseled him, as I do every client, not to spend too much time on job boards. In my follow-up call recently, Tom assured me that he was working very hard on job search. He had responded to every relevant job that popped up online and touched base with his network when he first had his new resume and other personal marketing communications in hand. When I asked, Is that all you’re doing. What about the other strategies we discussed?, he sheepishly admitted that he fell short. He was discouraged. His focus was blurred. Waiting for jobs to pop up and fall in his lap, as he was doing, is passive job searching. Relying on job boards â€" even the good ones â€" wasnt getting him anywhere. As with most top-level jobs in today’s job market, competition is fierce for fewer opportunities. To accelerate job search, Tom had to be much more proactive and get back on track with the search campaign we had mapped out. Here’s what I reminded him he needed to do: Google Alerts Let Google deliver the latest news, blog posts, and information on people and topics of your choice right to your email inbox. Set up Alerts for the following: Your name Your blog and website names Names of your target companies and/or those you want to be informed about Names of key decision makers in your target companies Key word phrases relevant to your niche Names of your target companies’ relevant products or services Names of subject matter experts in your niche Names of any people whose radar you want to get on. Use this information to track where your target key decision makers are hanging out, what they’re talking about, and what they’re working on. Alerts will also help you uncover challenges facing your target companies, aiding you in communicating your value proposition to help them overcome those issues. See my post at Executive Resume Branding, Google Alerts For Executive Job Search and Personal Brand Visibility. Search for your list of decision makers at target companies, look at their profiles to see which LI Groups they belong to, and join them. Do the same with your existing network and anyone else you know. Get active with your Groups, starting discussions and contributing information that will position you as a subject matter expert. Belonging to the right Groups has an added bonus. Recruiters join Groups and search their directories to source candidates with specific areas of expertise. Take advantage of ’s Job listing pages and Company tabs. Jobs search yields links to job descriptions (through and/or Simply Hired) and application capability, along with links to the profiles of people who work at those companies. The Companies pages provide a wealth of valuable information to gather market intelligence for due diligence on companies of interest and people who work there, including hiring decision makers. Search your target companies and you’ll find on the Companies pages: Current employees with links to their profiles Former employees with links to their profiles New hires with links to their profiles Recent promotions and changes with links to their profiles Popular profiles (most visitors) with links to their profiles For lots more, see my post over at Brand-yourself.com, Leverage for Personal Branding and Targeted Executive Job Search. Twitter Tom was on Twitter, but was having a hard time coming up with clever tweets, so he was barely active. Here’s what I told him: Twitter helps you cast a far-reaching net to expand your network, position your unique promise of value in front of employers, and propel evangelism for your brand. See if your list of decision makers is on Twitter. Follow and re-tweet them. Practice give to get re-tweeting, following my suggestions in Twitter Personal Branding Strategy â€" The Beauty of a Re-Tweet. Look for everyone else you know on Twitter and do the same with them. Search hashtags of relevant key word phrases to find more Tweeple to follow. Your Google Alerts will provide you a wealth of information for tweets. Peruse Job-Hunt.orgs Top 50+ Employers Recruiting on Twitter. Also peruse The Undercover Recruiter Jorgen Sundberg’s List of 75+ employers (including the government) posting jobs on Twitter. Its also a good idea to follow personal branding and careers industry professionals. Many of us are subject matter experts on the new world of job search and can lead you to valuable resources and information. Check out Job-Hunts 101 Best Twitter Job Search/Career Experts Plus 6. Read my Job-Hunt article, Amplify Your Personal Brand with Twitter. And check out my friend Marci Reynolds, of J2B Marketing, nifty one-page Twitter Tweet Sheet, for a quick briefing on how to get started and use Twitter. Network, network, network Slowly get on the radar of your list of decision makers and connect with them where they hang out online and in person. Circle back to your old network and reach out to them again. Your focus may have somewhat shifted since you were first in touch. You’ve probably gained new insights and broadened your knowledge base, which you can pass on to them. You may be looking at things differently now and, while having more to offer them as a connection, you should also have fresh questions to ask them which can help you. Get lots more tips on How to Build a Powerful Executive Network. Related posts: 2010 Top 10 Executive Personal Branding and Job Search Trends Best Executive Job Interviewing Strategies 00 0

Paper Trail Common Business Sectors Which Need Licenses

Paper Trail Common Business Sectors Which Need Licenses When you are thinking about launching a business, it is very easy to get swept away in the excitement of it. But you also have to think about the practical implications which are involved as well. And one of the main ones is obtaining licenses, which are designed to protect those in the industry, as well as customers. You can either apply for these yourself or else head to a specialist firm such as Cornerstone Support Debt Collection Licensing. Some industries are more complicated than others and require multiple licenses. It is these that we will be discussing here in this blog post so that you are aware that you will have to jump through many hoops to get your business off the ground. Gambling One of the most heavily regulated industries in the world, gambling is banned in some states in the US. You are typically going to be subject to some regulatory bodies along the way. Usually, the process of obtaining a license is quite invasive and requires scrutiny of your background and personal details. And since these rules and regulations are likely to change, you need to keep up with what is expected of you. Alcohol Alcohol is another industry which is heavily regulated, and any business which is involved in the sale, manufacture or importation of alcoholic products must obtain the relevant licenses. And even if you are going to be running a business which involves alcohol in an indirect way such as running a restaurant, you are still going to require the relevant liquor licenses. Be warned that licenses can be quite costly depending on where you are located. Beauty Any type of spa or salon which you run is going to require certain occupational licenses. This is mainly down to complying with sanitation and health requirements to make sure that your business is fit for operating. Food The food sector is another which tends to be highly regulated largely down to sanitary concerns and the risk of disease spreading. Just a few of the type of licenses which you are likely to require include food manager certification, food handler permits, inspection certificates etc. All of these must be obtained before the moment that you start to serve your patrons. Broadcasting Broadcasting companies must operate in the public interest, meaning that they can’t infringe on certain rights, health, finances etc. Be warned that the application process is often long and expensive in this particular field. No matter what business sector you are operating in, you are going to require appropriate licenses. However, there are just a few which need more than others. If you are applying in any one of these fields, you need to make sure that you are fully compliant to avoid any legal headaches further down the line.

Preparing for Your Interview Part II - Hallie Crawford

Preparing for Your Interview Part II Why Looks Really Do Matter Yesterday we looked at 5 tips to help you prepare for your interview. Here are 5 more tips: 1.  Always go to your interview clean cut. This means hair cut, shaven, tattoos and piercings covered up tastefully. The bottom line is you want to look like you made an effort and are committed to success. The last thing you want your interviewer thinking is that you just rolled out of bed. Spend time getting ready and making sure you look clean cut. 2.  Keep makeup and hairstyles simple and classic. As with your clothing you don’t want your hair or how you did you makeup to be distracting to the interviewer. Opt for a subtle natural look. 3.  Take a hard look at yourself in the mirror after you have chosen what you are going to wear. Whats the impression theyre going to get? Step outside of yourself and think about what you would think when you looked at yourself for the first time. Is this the impression you want to make? 4.  Two things not everyone pays attention to but can make a big impression: your teeth and your nails. If your teeth are not as white as they could be, or your nails not trimmed and neat â€" do something about it. This can give a bad impression. You want to look completely professional and put together so pay attention to every detail. 5.  And last but not least, wear something that makes you feel confident, like the person who can have that job. When you feel confident you will express that confidence to others. Do you have any questions or comments about how to prepare for your interview? I’d love to hear your thoughts. You can use the comment feature below. Certified Career Coach