What is the most important dynamic of your makeup? Is it your (A) intelligence quotient, or (B) emotional quotient? The revised and updated The EQ Edge, by Steven J. Stein and Howard E. Book, (published by Jossey-Bass) will show you how the dynamic of emotional intelligence works. By understanding EQ, you can build more meaningful relationships, boost your confidence and optimism, and respond to challenges with enthusiasm--all of which are essential ingredients of success.
The book features case studies and fascinating--and surprising--insights into EQ and the workplace. In our Success Strategies edition of Total Picture Radio, Steven and I discuss what it takes to get ahead, how to separate yourself from the competition, and how to lead a less stressful existence to become more fulfilled in your
personal and professional pursuits.
The No A-Hole Rule - A Conversation with Robert Sutton, Part 1
"It's mostly a kiss-up, kick-down world" - Robert Sutton
Robert Sutton
I learned about Robert Sutton's latest book The No A-Hole Rule: Building a Civilized Workplace and Surviving One That Isn't, (published by Warner Books), on Guy Kawasaki's blog.
Guy helped Bob build The ARSE meter, which allows you to take a short 24 question test to determine if you are - you guessed it - an asshole. Most of the 11,000+ people who've spent the time to take the test over the past week aren't assholes, because (my theory) most true assholes wouldn't bother to take the test. They're too busy, too important... and... well, assholes.
In his day job, Bob is Professor of Management Science and Engineering in the Stanford Engineering School - which actually has a "no asshole rule." On Bob's blog, he has the Starbucks Test. If the person in front of you at Starbucks orders a decaf grande half-soy, half-low fat, iced vanilla, double-shot, gingerbread cappuccino, extra dry, light ice, with one Sweet-n-Low and one NutraSweet, - you're in the presence of an asshole. If you've worked for a large corporation for more than 10 minutes, chances are you've met plenty of them. In this special two-part Success Strategies edition of TPR, Bob and I discuss how to keep jerks out of your workplace, tips for surviving toxic workplaces, famous assholes (Simon, Steve, John B, Bob N, and Carly), and even the virtues of assholes. According to Sutton, "being an asshole is a contagious disease." Please select the read more link below for resource links.
"The recruiting industry is between sixty and ninety billion dollars in revenue. So is it going away? I don't think so. It's actually growing." Craig Silverman
Craig Silverman
You Gotta Show Up. I'm very happy to say I showed up at the Talent UnConference. As Jeff Hunter said, The UnConference was about "Meaningful Connections." One of the many meaningful connections I made in Redwood Shores was Craig Silverman, EVP of HireAbility, whom I met at an ERE conference last year. HireAbility is building a unique value proposition: an eBay, Amazon.com, and MLS for the recruiting industry. Linking thousands of professional recruiters and candidates on a shared platform with wicked-smart software called ALEX.â„¢
An interview with Co-Founder and CEO of Vault, Samer Hamadeh
Samer Hamadeh
There's a reason why Fortune recently called Vault "The best place on the Web to prepare for a job
search." Job seekers and professionals have discovered that Vault is
the Internet's ultimate destination for insider company information,
advice, and career management services. In our Success Strategies
edition of Total Picture Radio, Samer tells us about their first ever
Experienced Hire Career Fair (in partnership with BusinessWeek),
and some of the new, valuable information available on the
ever-expanding Vault.com: A totally unique gold-mine of career,
industry and company information. Those who take advantage of what
Vault.com has to offer will be better positioned for success.
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