Have you ever had a delusional boss? The kind of boss who’s clueless about the impact his or her behavior is having on the department’s morale, or worse yet, could care less but still can’t understand why performance is down? A leader who lacks self-awareness can destroy careers and business success. It’s the number one …
I’m a big fan of assessments! Not too many people will openly admit that, but I do. I use them in just about every engagement I’m working in, including leadership and executive coaching, succession planning, and team building. I have my favorites, and I tend to stick to those assessments that have proven over time …
It’s time to get back to Leadership 101! Back to a time when a handshake meant something, when respecting others was just basic human nature, and when helping others felt more powerful than hurting others. Leadership basics pertain to all of us, not just to those in a position of power. Leadership is about making …
Have you ever wondered what motivates people to behave the way they do in the workplace? Our Leadership Development Consultant/Coach, Roberta Bemiller, recently return from a FIRO-B (Fundamental Interpersonal Relations Orientation Behavior) certification workshop where she gained valuable insight into 3 unique interpersonal needs that strongly motivate us. The assessment measures our need to belong …
Every CPIBN candidate finishes the boot camp modules with the idea that they are employed; for themselves as job seekers. Repeatedly stressing the importance of treating the job search as a full time job makes the advice feel cliche, but it serves a purpose. Embracing the mantra creates an understanding of the process and a …
Everyone needs a little pick-me-up after the weekend. Check out these quotes to help you conquer Monday and the rest of the week!
Our partners are celebrating 35 years of helping San Francisco with career transition, job search, and leadership coaching! Torchiana 35th Anniversary Press Release As we look forward to celebrating our 30th anniversary next year, we are proud to be a part of a long standing partnership, which continues to grow and evolve to better help individuals and companies! …
Each candidate who walks through the doors at CPIBN works towards the end goal of finding their next perfect fit with a company. Weeks, and sometimes months, of hard work, class participation, resume polishing, networking, and research all lead up to the biggest and most intimidating aspect of the job search, the interview. Candidate A …
Every job search has ebbs and flows, and while the ebbs seem to be never-ending, Candidate A has come to realize that all of the hard work put into her time working with CPIBN and utilizing the tools she has learned through the classes shes attending are beginning to pay off. After submitting countless applications, …
1. Make a point of learning throughout your lifetime. Technology is changing the workplace so fast that many careers for the next generation do not even exist yet. Keeping pace requires continuous learning. 2. Develop a “personal why” that gives your work meaning. A larger sense of meaning or purpose enhances your resilience. It gives …
