by Rick Christensen | Nov 15, 2018 | High Performance, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Successful People
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. – Louis Pasteur Tenacity, the ability to keep going when all signs point to quitting. We can find hundreds of stories of people who didn’t give up. Thomas... 
by Rick Christensen | Jul 26, 2018 | Job Success, Outplacement, Rick Christensen, Success
When one is faced with a challenging situation the outcome is greatly influenced by the perspective in which that obstacle is viewed. Especially when one’s world is turned upside down by job loss, the perspective which one views the loss can determine the... 
by Rick Christensen | Jul 12, 2018 | Interviewing, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Uncategorized
During your job search process, it’s important that you verify what you are saying and also confirm your understanding of what is being said to you. This is especially important in the interview process. Below are some common phrases that may be misunderstood.... 
by Rick Christensen | Jun 28, 2018 | Career Transition, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Success, Uncategorized
Goal is defined as the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result. What makes successful business people so successful? Are these folks smarter? Or just plain lucky? I would argue neither. The difference between how successful people and... 
by Travis Jones | May 15, 2018 | Career Development Partners, Job Success, Leadership, Outplacement, Travis Jones
At the time a decision is made to reduce your workforce, all the way through to the re-engagement of your remaining employees, planning remains a critical and meaningful factor in the effort to mitigate the many risks associated with reductions in your staff at any... 
by Rick Christensen | Apr 26, 2018 | High Performance, Job Search, Job Success, Rick Christensen, Success, Uncategorized
For most of the modern history of work, the employer-employee relationship was based on an unwritten “Psychological Contract.” The unwritten rule was that if you worked hard and put in your time, you would be rewarded with continuous employment. It was not uncommon...
