With BlackBerry owners numbering in the multi-millions and new devices and applications coming on the market every day, mobile messaging devices have become a essential business tool.

Yet these devices represent a larger threat to your career success than any economic slowdown, company setback, or aggressive new competitor.   (more…)

Do you have a strategy to distinguish yourself in your career and help you stand out from the crowd?

As Tom Peters said, in today’s business environment you need to be distinct, or you’ll be extinct. Today promotions, raises, and important career-accelerating assignments often go to the most visible people - not necessarily to those who are most “deserving.”

In this post we share 7 steps you can take to develop a strong career identity and position yourself as someone to watch. (more…)

How are you celebrating National Boss Day (October 16th)? Or are you  celebrating at all? Here are some tips, extracted from our new career development manual, How to Become a Rising Star in Your Career in 60 Days or Less, that will help you celebrate with a gift that keeps on giving.

National Boss Day was first registered in October 16, 1958 as a day for workers to officially acknowledge their bosses.

But how to celebrate?

Giving flowers, cards or gifts is traditional, but probably won’t help in getting that promotion you’re after. However, there is a way to both show appreciation to your boss and accelerate your career at the same time. This National Boss Day, in addition to your tangible tokens of appreciation, why not give a gift that will keep on giving. Learn how to Manage Your Boss.

Managing your boss effectively isn’t a matter of being a “yes man” or playing politics. It involves working together to generate the best solutions for you, your boss, and your company.

Here are some action steps you can take RIGHT NOW to build a more productive and rewarding relationship with your boss: (more…)