by Amy Glass | Aug 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
In social media, one wrong click of a button can have potentially career-damaging consequences. Let me share a story that Bill, a colleague of mine, told me. He was very excited to be venturing into LinkedIn for the first time. Sure, he had a profile, but that was it....
by Amy Glass | Jul 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Yes, if you do a fantastic job, you might be noticed by the “right” people. You might be praised and rewarded. You might even be promoted. It’s also possible that years will go by while you are waiting for any of that to happen. If you want a promotion, if you want...
by Amy Glass | Jul 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
I read with great interest a Forbes.com article titled “6 Hidden Assumptions That Destroy Your Chances For Career Happiness.” While I agreed with all of author Kathy Caprino’s points, it was Assumption 5 that really stuck in my mind: Assumption 5: “Other people are...
by Amy Glass | Jul 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Let’s delve a bit deeper into one of the most important presentations skills anyone can master — one you definitely need in your presentation tool kit. I’m talking about the art of storytelling, and business storytelling in particular. Why is this such an...
by Amy Glass | Jul 11, 2014 | Uncategorized
You’re giving an important presentation to audience members who might not be entirely sympathetic. Maybe it’s delivering news of downsizing, or a reduction in hours. Maybe it’s sharing bad sales statistics. Or, maybe it’s trying to sell an idea for change that’s not...