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August 2023

An Era of Authenticity

By |2023-05-05T14:39:46-04:00August 21, 2023|An Era of Authenticity|

It’s probably a fair statement; if you are the kind of person who needs to read an article on how to be authentic, is the very act of reading such an article in and of itself inauthentic? Setting aside that seemingly debatable fact, the topic of authenticity is likely often discussed in counseling sessions but rarely discussed related to the workplace. However, we live in an era where social media has perpetuated the need to showcase an idyllic life, in […]

July 2023

A Perpetual Prime of Life

By |2023-05-05T13:21:16-04:00July 31, 2023|Training, Recruiters, A Perpetual Prime of Life, Candidates, Companies|

As recruiters, there is a powerful question we ask candidates which typically elicits immediate pause, reflection, and authenticity in the answer. It is a question that catches most off guard, creates a feeling of nostalgia, and sometimes even prompts a smile.

“At what point in your career did you feel most fulfilled? When did you feel you were truly in your prime, or at your best?”

Unfortunately, more common than not, the answer is a story […]

Loss Aversion

By |2023-02-22T14:54:24-04:00July 24, 2023|Recruiters, Loss Aversion|

Imagine this scenario: a colleague offers to flip a coin and give you $20 if it lands on heads. If it lands on tails, you give him $20. Stop and ponder; would you accept that bet? For most of us, the answer is no. Behavioral science experts Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman performed an experiment which resulted in a clear example of human bias towards losses. The experiment involved asking people if they would accept a bet based on the […]

Become Comfortable with the Uncomfortable

By |2023-02-22T14:48:00-04:00July 3, 2023|Become Comfortable with the Uncomfortable|

No matter your role or how long you have been in it, we all have situations we would rather avoid. Scenarios can range from taking on a project in which you are not sure you will excel, having a difficult conversation with a client or colleague, or even simply interacting with coworkers in a social setting outside of the workplace. No matter the situation, most would agree that leaving your comfort zone can create the opportunity to flourish professionally, personally, […]

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