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Meaningful Work

Malcom Gladwell explains Passion on Purpose this way, "These three things, autonomy, complexity and a connection between effort and reward - are, most people agree,...
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A Powerful Recruiting Web Site – And Digital Footprint

I do some writing and a fair amount of speaking on the emerging topic of Employment Branding. And one (and certainly not the only) impact...
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Talent Innovators – Where did they come from?

Enjoyed a great conversation today with Employer Brand International Corporate Advisory members Kerry Noone, Marketing Communications Manager at Sodexo and Heather Polivka, Director of Employer...
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Rockstar Status

Bono is a Rockstar.  I was fortunate enough to see the U2 360 Concert recently.  And it was Passion on Purpose on display.  And all...
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TALENT First & Conference 2.0

I am putting the finishing touches on my preso for Mega Session Monday – where I’ll have an opportunity to speak about the trend line...
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A Collective Voice (and a little name dropping)

Most of my energy (prior to putting some "thinking time" into a blog) is devoted to consulting, speaking and training with the occasional foray into...
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A Brand Experience – D’Amico Style

D'Amico Kitchen at Chambers Hotel My post dinner enthusiasm with D'Amico Kitchen Restaurant Manager & Brand Ambassador...
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We’re a Team, Not a Family

Just finished a read through the NetFlix 'Freedom and Responsibility Culture' document.  Bravo.  It's a world class approach to talent.   Clearly defined Employment Value Proposition...
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Big Brands and Social Media

Attending the Blogwell event at General Mills in Minneapolis this week provided some interesting insights into how big brands are leveraging social media. While the...
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The Social Ban

I have a number of friends and professional acquaintances doubling up on their smart phones.  Typically the corporate issue Blackberry and the personal i-phone.  i-Life...
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Employment Branding 2.0 & EBI Global Research

The employment experience  manifests itself into the customer experience.   And how successful brands live their difference expertly articulates our conversation driven world and the role...
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The Problem IS the COLD Call

I've enjoyed the pretty active discussion in the Sales Management Association Group on LinkedIn in response to the post, "I am facing the problem when...
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Leadership, Communication and The Employment Brand

It's been a tough ride recently for many Managers and Leaders.  Stalled initiatives,  shrinking budgets, program cuts and layoffs.  Short term remedies, perhaps necessary, that...
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Is Talent Planning to Exit the Building?

Reading with interest that a recent survey from Adecco Group North America indicated 54% of employees plan to look for a new job when the...
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Passion on Purpose

I’ve read that a new blog is created every second.  Why start another? In a word.  Passion. Not necessarily the personal kind.  But an exploratory...
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