What Scottish Whiskey Tastings Taught Me about Teamwork

What Scottish Whiskey Tastings Taught Me about Teamwork

I’m not a single malt whiskey drinker, but as a visitor to Scotland enjoying the heather-covered moors, shortbread, and fine woolens, I decided to also do a tasting tour of Scottish whiskey by trying two per day. While tasting my way through Scotland, here are two major discoveries I had, with lessons applicable to working with a team.

Don’t Believe These Executive Resume Myths

Don’t Believe These Executive Resume Myths

We teach our kids, “Don’t believe everything you read on the Internet.” We need to take our own advice to heart when it comes to what should be used in a resume. Executives can work diligently and do extensive amounts of research to know what to put on a resume, only to struggle with landing a job.

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Resume Template

3 Reasons to Ditch Your Resume Template

When I was first starting out in my professional career, I was lucky enough to stumble across a resume template which helped me land my first few jobs and promotions. The thing is, not all resume templates are created equally. Some may not be appropriate for the position you’re seeking (or frankly, for any position).

A Greener Form of Human Resources

A Greener Form of Human Resources

There are a great many industries in which individuals who have successfully completed a career track in one area will often seek and find a like opportunity in another line of work, often for a nearly-identical job. Here are just a few of the many examples we may be more familiar with

Prevent Your Organization From Succumbing To Red Tape

Prevent Your Organization From Succumbing To Red Tape

One thing most leaders can agree on is that organizations need rules; how else can fairness and consistency be ensured across the organization? But when rules devolve they can inhibit efficiency, effectiveness, sanity, well-being, and more.

Culture Change and Its Quickly Changing Dynamics

Culture Change and Its Quickly Changing Dynamics

One of the most significant characteristics to consider when accepting or rejecting a job offer is the workplace culture. Unlike other characteristics, workplace culture can change quickly whenever there is a change in management personnel.

Boost Productivity and Write Your Agency’s Succession Plan

Boost Productivity and Write Your Agency’s Succession Plan

When you reach the position of a local government manager, you’re confident that you took your career in a good direction. That’s great; you should be confident in your own capacity. However, the fact that you’re mostly focused on your personal professional growth can be a problem.

8 Ways to Level Up Your Professional Image

8 Ways to Level Up Your Professional Image

Over the last decade, workplace culture has been changing a lot and for the better. Businesses are providing flexible work schedules to improve their employees’ work-life balance, gender parity is being encouraged in all industries and leadership roles, and the ability to work remotely is at an all-time high. These workplace changes are leading to changing interview trends, too.

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