How to Set Big Goals And Break Through The Glass Ceiling

How to Set Big Goals And Break Through The Glass Ceiling The following is a guest post by  Danyel Surrency Jones.  Her bio follows. Will there ever be a day when women in business are recognized as just business leaders? Although this question is always a hot topic, I no longer care about pontificating on the answer. When I walk into a meeting or join a conference call, I no longer get anxious about what my male counterparts might be thinking about my intellect, my strategic agility,  or  my 5 inch heels.  Or,  if they think I should be at home with my 3 year old daughter or my unborn second child wrestling in my belly. It’s not a secret I am a women; It’s not a secret I am pregnant; It’s not a secret that very few women sit at the table in the sports industry; It’s not a secret that my business partner is also my husband.  After 22 months of being a Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of a start-up athletic training products company, there is only one secret I am confident will be revealed.  And that is that I am authentically talented by the grace of God and my intellect deserves a seat at this table. Change Your Mindset As a women executive who embraces the diversity I bring to business and to the sports world, my goals aren’t focused on changing the stereotype of business as a “man’s world” so to speak. My goal is to help other professional women see the true barrier to breaking our glass ceiling lies within our own force. Our force is our mindset, our resilience and our grit. I am compelled to help women understand they can be a Wife, Mother, Executive and Philanthropist.  All without feeling guilty about wanting to take on more than one role in life. One of my favorite quotes is, “My balance is my imbalance.” My identity is not predicated on what society feels I should be.  It is predicated on understanding my purpose and unleashing my talents.  Then, I can fulfill my own happiness and  create happiness in others. You Can Have it All Isnt a Cliche I started my career immediately following undergraduate school.  Soon after,  I witnessed a woman on my team gain all the awards and accolades as the top producer in the company for medical device sales. She was single, with a beautiful German car and a nice condo right on the beach.  Surprisingly,  she was very unhappy.    She desired to be a wife and a mother.  But with her schedule and her strong take-charge personality, she felt she might have to give up something in order to fulfill these wishes. I was then promoted by the only woman executive in the company, who became one of my mentors. I witnessed a Wife, Mother, and very intelligent business woman in the boardroom and on the golf course.  And, I witnessed her get beaten by the “good ole boy” system. She lost her identify in corporate America.  But as any strong women does, she rebuilt her identity as a very successful entrepreneur.  Her  life is a great example that a business woman can HAVE IT ALL. Lead With Passion and Accountability Developing my career in corporate America for the first 15 years exposed me to many different styles of leadership. Whether the leader was great or less impressive, I listened and learned.  And then I developed my own leadership style. I realized that leadership is all about authentically creating opportunity for ideas and people to be moved by your passion, accountability and drive. Leadership is the needle that  blends talented threads together to achieve something better than ordinary. Little did I know at the time, but corporate America was creating the foundation I needed to be an entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, my grind and grit has escalated to a level I didn’t know existed. Almost 2 years ago my husband and I had a vision to create POWERHANDZ Inc.  Powerhandz is an athletic training products company that designs and manufactured skill development products for youth and professional athletes. As the Chief Operating Officer, we are leveraging my leadership, sales marketing and operation skills.   Were developing a global brand that will impact the performance of basketball, baseball, softball, and football and boxing/MMA athletes. We are also driving a socially conscious mission through our Power to Give Foundation.  A percentage of profits from every product sold through POWERHANDZ funds the foundation.   I currently serve as the President of the Board. Know Your Purpose And Break Through The Glass Ceiling As a Wife, Mother, Executive and Philanthropist, I am only able to fulfill these roles by understanding my purpose.  I allow my faith to be the guiding principle as I execute. I know my journey won’t be easy but I want my life to be an example of what will happen when you break down your own barriers.  I want to demonstrate the results of authentically living with purpose and confidently allowing all your gifts to shine.   If I can inspire one-business woman not to choose anything less than having it all, my mission is accomplished. Danyel Surrency Jones Bio Danyel Surrency Jones has over 17 years of sales marketing leadership experience. After developing her talents in a corporate environment she recently transitioned her strategic mindset to entrepreneurial ventures. As the Co- Founder Chief Operating Officer of POWERHANDZ Inc., she has responsibilities for developing the business framework, overseeing all strategic and operational programs and driving the sales marketing strategy. Since the launch of POWERHANDZ in July of 2014, the company has sold its products to youth and professional athletes in the NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA and PGA in 55 countries. Danyel earned her undergraduate degree in Healthcare Administration at the University of Central Florida and obtained her MBA in Healthcare Management from Florida International University while working fulltime. She also graduated from the Wharton School of Business Marketing Leadership Program. Danyel is a member of the National Association of Professional Women and a member of Twelve Days of Christmas, Inc. She currently resides in Dallas, Texas with her husband and business partner Darnell Jones and their daughter Hartley Rose.

Top 5 Things to Remember in an Interview

Top 5 Things to Remember in an Interview You worked hard on your resume and job application, and now you are called in for an in-person job interview. You are one step closer to your dream job. It’s time to understand how to succeed in the job interview, so that you can actually land the job. Here are the most important things you have to remember. 1. Dress appropriately Plan out an outfit that fits the culture of the company  you are applying for. If the company does not have a dress code, it’s a good idea to wear business casual. Leave your shorts and tank top at home, and put on a shirt and a pair of long pants. It’s always better to be overdressed than under. Try on your outfit before the interview to make sure that it fits and looks smart. 2. Arrive on time Don’t ever arrive at a job interview late! It’s best to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled time in case you have to fill in some paperwork. This also allows you to settle down and check out the dynamics of the office. If you are not familiar with the area in which the company is located, do a test run a week or two before to make sure that you won’t get lost. If you are driving, make a note on where you can park your car. 3. Mind your manner Be polite and greet everyone you meet, including people you meet in the elevator. When you enter the interview, offer the interviewer a warm greeting. These first few seconds can make or break your interview. At the end of the interview, don’t forget to thank the interviewer for giving you the opportunity for the meeting. When you leave the company, say goodbye to the receptionist. 4. Pay attention to your body language Poor body language, such as playing with a pen, chewing gum, slouching, and even brushing back hair, can be a distraction. If you notice you have a tendency to do any of these, train yourself to avoid these bad habits. You can replace them with positive body language that include nodding, eye contact, smiling, and solid posture. 5. Ask insightful questions Most interviewers end an interview by allowing the candidate to ask questions. Regardless of how well you know the company and how thorough the interviewer in telling you about the job, you must ask a few questions. The more insightful your questions are, the more you will impress your interviewer. What do you do in an interview? Let us know in the comments below!

Why Your Resume Needs to Be Good

Why Your Resume Needs to Be GoodA resume is not just a list of your accomplishments; it should also be written with the assistance of good resume writing. This will allow your employers to see why you are the best candidate for the job, and why they should hire you.Your resume will consist of two parts: the first part is the contact information, which includes your name, address, phone number, email address, and physical address. This information will go in the 'About Me' section. The second part is the cover page, which contains your work history and educational background. The cover page must highlight your talents and qualifications for the position.As with any other document, a resume must have high quality content to effectively sell yourself to an employer. It must be creative, professional, and unique. A resume writing service can help a company create a professional looking resume, one that provides a better advertisement of your capabilities and strengths. Resume writing ser vices offer a wide variety of templates to choose from, and their professionals can customize it to fit your own needs. While many companies may not be able to afford full time resume writers, there are a variety of online resume writing services that can do this job at a minimal cost.One of the most important things to keep in mind when writing a resume is that it must be formatted in a way that is easy to read and understand. A resume should contain numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks, as well as spellings of important words. Having a resume formatted in this manner can also make it easier for your future employer to read your resume and determine if they need to contact you. Most online resume writing services will allow you to have an idea of what your resume should look like before you begin to write it. They can then provide you with a sample resume, which can make the task of writing a resume much easier.Resume writing services can provide you with professional resumes tha t you can use for free. Free samples can give you a rough idea of what your resume should look like, and how it should be formatted. A professional resume writer will be able to eliminate grammatical errors, change words to fit the job requirements, and even provide you with a sample cover page to help you tailor your resume to the hiring company. Even if you do not plan on submitting your resume, hiring a professional resume writer can make it easier for you to make the decisions that are right for you.Resume writing services can help you find a quality resume that will help you land the job you want. Some companies may require a formal review or may only accept resumes that are completed by a specific date. Using an online resume writing service can make it easier for you to find a qualified resume to use when the time comes. You can get your resume formatted on your own and make sure it is formatted correctly before you submit it.Resume writing services can also help you take an existing resume and turn it into a unique one. The service can create a custom cover page for you that showcases your skills and qualifications. Using a resume writing service will also save you money. Companies that offer resume writing services typically charge less per submission, and will guarantee that your resume gets read by the hiring company. Not all resume writing services are created equal, so you need to do your research to find a quality company.Before you start writing your resume, be sure to ask yourself some important questions. What does your career goal or objective mean to you? How can you best showcase your abilities, experiences, and skills? Once you know these answers, you will be better equipped to make decisions that will help you find the job that is best for you.

del.icio.us - now featuring happyatwork - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

del.icio.us - now featuring happyatwork - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I finally got my act together and started using del.icio.us, a website that lets users share links. From their website: What makes del.icio.us a social system is its ability to let you see the links that others have collected, as well as showing you who else has bookmarked a specific site. You can also view the links collected by others, and subscribe to the links of people whose lists you find interesting. Clever! Ive started tagging relevant links with happyatwork and you can too. Lets create a store of happy-at-work-related links together. * See my del.icio.us links here. * See happyatwork links here. There arent that many yet but Im guessing there will be :o) Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

Banksy The Bear And The Bee - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

Banksy The Bear And The Bee - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog The anonymous british street artist Banksy made a hilarious piece on the side of a trash container in Notting Hill, that is highly relevant to happiness at work. The text is a parody of a La Fontaine fable and goes like this: Once upon a time there was a bear and a bee who lived in a wood and were the best of friends. All summer long the bee collected nectar from morning to night while the bear lay on his back basking in the long grass. When Winter came the Bear realised he had nothing to eat and thought to himself I hope that busy little Bee will share some of his honey with me. But the Bee was nowhere to be found he had died of a stress induced coronary disease. Theres a larger picture of it here. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

The Modern Rules of Interviewing A New Paradigm

The Modern Rules of Interviewing A New Paradigm One of the most important aspects of any business is the process by which it selects and recruits potential employees. Why is it, then, that so many are still relying on outdated interview methods in today’s modern age of globalization and competitiveness? Some hiring techniques obviously lend themselves more to certain industries, but as any recruitment specialist will tell you, techniques that reflect the values of the business go a lot further when attempting to find the right candidate. Why is this important? Because hiring the right recruit from the outset makes good economic sense, pure and simple. In this article, we’ll attempt to discuss some of the modern rules of interviewing and how recruiters can maximize the results of their efforts.   Psychometric Tests This type of testing can provide recruiters with objective data on subjective measurements that relate to reasoning, aptitude, personality and motivation. They are designed to gauge a person’s response to different hypothetical scenarios and how they would act under such circumstances. Advice: This doesn’t mean you have to bring in a couch for your potential recruit to lay down on to discuss their feelings and life’s decisions. It just means that you begin to understand their needs to figure out if they would be happy and comfortable taking on the role. Behavioral Based Interviewing Also known as competency-based interviews, the goal here is to explore the capabilities of the interviewee. These have much to do with problem-solving, and like psychometric testing techniques, are designed to test certain skills. The difference is that in this case, the interviewer would generally ask direct questions of the candidate. If you asked the question, “Tell me about the last time you failed” â€" a confronting question to be sure â€" you’ll quickly find out if you’re about to hire a good fit, or a bad apple. Advice: Take the time to prepare your questions. If you come off unprepared, you cannot expect your interviewee to respond properly. Don’t forget that seemingly random questions can be a great way to relieve the tension that is inherently present within most interview rooms. Group Interviews Group interviews are perhaps the most dreaded and intimidating interview technique of all time and are every candidate’s worst nightmare. However, as employment typically involves a team of people working together in the same environment, this can be one of the more effective methods of hiring. Advice: If you consider going down this route in order to save time, remember that you can still make it fun. This has everything to do with perception â€" if you conduct a boring interview, your potential employees will believe the company is boring and be less inclined to participate to their full extent. Personality Tests It can be said that matching the right personality to the right job role is one of the easiest things to do on paper but the hardest thing to do in reality. It is something that only comes with time, and you’ll most likely end up basing your decision in accordance to first impressions. Advice: People often present a mask when meeting a person for the first time, and as such it can be difficult to establish trust. Personality tests can be a good tool to see if the potential candidate’s true personality is a fit for the position. Just remember to remind the candidate to answer honestly and that there are no right or wrong answers. Digital Presentations As more and more companies go global and begin assembling teams of contractors working from home â€" an arrangement that seems to suit many modern employees â€" recruiters are finding that one’s work will speak for itself. Advice: Digital interview techniques such as online trials and take-home assignments, in tandem with Skype conversations, are becoming increasingly prevalent. Extending an offer of employment based heavily on a person’s ability to conduct themselves in a real-world scenario can be one of the best ways to truly gauge their fit. The point is, there are so many new and interesting ways for interviews to be carried out in today’s fast-paced and technologically connected world. The next time you’re face to face with a potential employee, give some thought as to how you can restructure and reorganize the rules of established interviewing techniques to better suit your needs.

New Article Reveals the Low Down on Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager and Why You Must Take Action Today

New Article Reveals the Low Down on Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager and Why You Must Take Action Today Distribution centers, on the flip side, are made to observe the quick intake and rapid shipment of items. Once a complete pallet has to be broken apart, the expenses of handling the item can increase quickly. Wonderful and speedy support! Provides quality service by abiding by organization standards. Where to Find Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager After the facility manager acquires the automation needed to employ increased pallet stacking, that space is going to be converted to fulfill the new use. A distribution center is a bit more complex than a warehouse as it's often described as a high-velocity operation rather than a static warehouse. The well-known women's garment comes with a breathable cottonspandex fabric that gives a soft cottony feel and close fit. The tops are offered in two bust sizes. A distribution center manage r holds an essential role in the supply chain administration. Numerous components go into the total planning of a distribution center in order to make the most of its efficiency. When it has to do with warehouse vs. distribution centers, your choice will be dependent on your particular needs. Before purchasing, check to determine if what you will need is already available online. The Importance of Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager In addition, the applicant has to be a member of the Church and have to be temple-worthy. Annually, the distribution center should assess the workforce turnover and make modifications to reduce it. Providentially, the distribution clerk is there to fulfill your retail needs. The Argument About Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager Unfortunately, lots of job seekers fail to make this happen, instead feeling compelled to include extensive work history info. On the flip side, in the event the 8-inch line is a st andard source of supply for at least 1 service line, then by definition it's a main'' under section 192.3. If you are requested to discover the middle of a distribution, and aren't certain what you should be finding, the safest bet is to consult your instructor to learn which center you're supposed to be finding. Click the correct answer. Marc Grandmaison Operations Director Marc is an extremely experienced, skilled, and talented hospitality professional that has been in the business for over 20 years. Jodi Yamashita Collector Jodi has worked in collections and client service for the past ten decades. Key Pieces of Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager You will likely be surprised by how affordable everything is! A warehouse typically refers to a location where goods are stored for a protracted time period. The Distribution Center is then accountable for making certain that the things are sent where they are required. If you're a fan of internet shopping, t hen you understand how important it is that your goods come complete and in time. What You Should Do to Find Out About Writing a Resume for Distrabution Center Area Manager Before You're Left Behind In order to turn in an application for a specific job, click the box on the left side of the Date created' column and click the Apply Now' button (If you want to read about the work description and requirements, simply click the job title). In addition, you can look for account manager jobs on Monster. The absolute most efficient resumes incorporate a selection of sections and format practices, to help engage the reader. Resume Builder An on-line tool to construct your Resume.