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Psoriasis, an autoimmune disease, affects the lives of nearly 8 million Americans, or 2.2 percent of the population. Around the globe, the disease affects 125 million people, and 10 to 30 percent of the population develops psoriatic arthritis. August is Psoriasis Awareness Month Each August, the National Psoriasis Foundation (NPF) unites its community in a show of support, celebration and dedication. They …
With a number of major companies recently announcing plans to keep employees remote until the middle of next year, at least, many of us are facing continued isolation and experiencing an extended lack of connectedness. For most, it is important to spend time around and engaged with other people, in social groups and at work. By surrounding ourselves with colleagues, family members and …
“When it rains, it pours.” Most are familiar with this phrase. It’s what we use to describe the inertia of negative circumstances building and snowballing. Can you think of the equivalent phrase used to describe the opposite? The experience of positive inertia? “Just look at the bright side”… “turn lemons into lemonade”… “there’s a light at the end of the tunnel!” …
Effective hiring is critical for a smooth-running company, especially in challenging times like these. The way to know if what you are currently doing is working is by tracking critical metrics. It’s Measuring Tape Day, and it seems appropriate to ponder the old carpentry adage, “Measure twice, cut once,” when thinking about the critical importance of getting hiring right. Stay on …
“Tell me about a time when you failed, and what you learned from that experience.” Think of the most successful employees you’ve ever worked with, or the individuals you’ve mentored who excelled, or the leaders you’ve studied who seem to achieve every goal they set for themselves. Undoubtedly, a few common threads woven into their lives are the strength to discover …
Talent in today’s business environment is the catalyst of success. This is proven time and again by those companies that rank recruiting and talent as their number one priority, year in and year out, and is especially true as we consider the new ways teams and individuals will have to operate to be successful. Companies like Apple, Disney, Nike and …
Renowned coaches are often asked what the difference is between athletes at the top of their game and everyone else. In other words, “What do really successful people do that most people don’t…or won’t?” Of course, there are the typical responses of genetics, luck, and talent. But there’s an added element most don’t think of…It is the will to be relentless …
To enjoy a fully optimized career, you must make a meaningful contribution to the lives of others. Do this by focusing time and talent on helping others harness their greatest gifts, conquer their biggest fears, maximize their true strengths and capture their largest opportunities. The top job of a leader is to develop more leaders, and EVERY institution needs better …
It’s hard, if not impossible, to make the hiring process a science. While establishing a systematic approach to hiring can and will improve the outcomes, there is still an art to choosing your next new hire. Every artist has theories about why one hiring selection goes smoothly and another one does not, but as any good manager can tell you, …
Hiring a new employee is a time-consuming and expensive process that can make human resource and hiring managers feel pressured to cut corners just to get through it. While the frustration is understandable, simply checking the box is a poor approach. A bad hire ends up costing a company in numerous ways, including lost productivity, lost wages, lost revenue, damage …
