The Power of Accomplishments

From an employer's point of view, there is no greater predictor of success than past performance. To convince potential employers that you are the best candidate for the job, you must be able to clearly state & sell your accomplishments.

Step 1: Start by writing one-line statements about your experiences
Step 2: Convert each activity into an accomplishment statement. Begin with an action verb: describe your activities & what you achieved.
Step 3: Make your accomplishment statements as comprehensive as possible.
Step 4: After you have completed your list, edit the statements to use the most powerful verbiage and reflect tangible evidence of results.
Step 5: If you are using a chronological résumé, make sure that you list accomplishment beneath the company where you acquired it.
Step 6: If you are using a functional résumé, you will need to group related accomplishments together under functional headings
Step 7: Finally, review your accomplishment statements in the context of your specific job objective; then organize & present the statements in order of their relevance to the potential employer.

From Emotional Intelligence to Being Effective

Emotional Intelligence	Habits of Effectiveness
Self-Awareness	Be Proactive
Personal Motivation	Begin with we end in mine
Self-Regulations	Put first thing First
Empathy	First to Understand then Understood
Social Skills	Think Win-Win Synergize

Develop Your Personal Brand

Personal branding is an ongoing process that should exist throughout your entire career.

·         Increase Your Visibility.

·         Stay Connected. Foster those relationships, especially the important ones.

·         Create an Online Presence. Maintain a professional manner when interacting online.

·         Establish Key Differentiators. Identify what makes you distinctive from others.

·         Be Consistent. Ensure that you have a consistent message.

·         Seek Feedback and Evaluate Progress. By understanding how others view your personal brand, you can learn what steps you need to take to position yourself for success.

Market Yourself
Developing your personal brand is one of the first steps towards effectively marketing yourself.

Many of us look at life as work...

We approach it and try to handle it like a job. We complain about it. We blame others when it is not working. We hold someone else responsible when it does not give us what we want. Some of us give up on life. We move from day to day, with no plan, no goals and ultimately no rewards. We fail to understand that if life is work, the better we do it, the better it will pay us.

A Few Ways to deal with difficult coworker

ü  Start out by examining yourself. Make sure the object of your attention is a difficult person’s actions.

ü  Explore what you are experiencing with a trusted friend or colleague.

ü  Ask the person for a private discussion. Be pleasant and agreeable as you talk with the other person.

ü  Follow up after the initial discussion. Become a peacemaker.

ü  You can confront your difficult coworker’s behavior publicly. If you are funny, you can use the humor well with difficult coworkers.

Habits of Effective people

Principles Embodied in the 7- Habits
Habit	Principle
Habit 1 – Be Proactive	Responsibility/Initiative
Habit 2 – Begin with the end in mind	Vision/Values
Habit 3 – Put First things First	Integrity/Execution
Habit 4 – Think Win-Win	Mutual Respect/Benefit
Habit 5 – Seek to Understand then to be   Understood	Mutual Understanding
Habit 6 - Synergize	Creative Cooperation
Habit 7 – Sharpen the Saw	Renewal

Accomplished Authors Share 10 Important Considerations

The Vision List

1.       Research your topic thoroughly—

2.       Understand what your audience wants to read—

3.       Establish a budget for your publishing project—

4.       Seek the expert guidance of a skilled editor—

5.       Create a detailed marketing plan—

6.       Self-promotion is critical to your success—

7.       Focus on the library market—

8.       Participate in book signings at small bookstores, not just corporate chains—

9.       Accomplish your goals—

10.   Learn from both good and not-so-good experiences—