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What Are You Thinking?

pat — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:29:11 +0000

The Bible says, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” (Proverbs 23:7). Research over the past 10 years shows that thinking positive can directly affect your personal and professional life. Being happy and having a positive attitude will increase your productivity and help you have a more fulfilling and successful life.

Thinking positive is a powerful way to bring positive change in your life. It can bring peace, happiness, better health and personal growth. Not only will you improve your relationships but you will help others around you by your positive energy.

Here are tips to help you think positive:

Develop positive habits. Get in the habit of doing things that yield positive results.
Always look at the positive side of things. If your car breaks down one mile from your house, be thankful that you only have to walk a short distance home.
Eliminate negativity. Surround yourself with positive people.
Expect the best outcome. Have faith that everything is going to be alright.

Follow these tips and you will have a more positive look on life that results in a healthy and better life.

Harper Resource Group personal coaching professionals will give you the individualized attention you need to help you think positive and create a more productive and successful life.

Set up an appointment today for a free personal coaching session.

What is Your Worth?

pat — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:47:46 +0000

Last week we talked about how to bring positive change in your life and that you have to make the decision to change your life. This change normally comes when you have determined your value. You know that you are worthy of all the happiness and success that life has to offer. You will no longer settle or accept less then what you deserve.

So what is your worth? How do you determine your worth? Self-worth comes from believing you are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are capable, strong and unique. This makes you valuable to everyone you encounter. You will go through life with an attitude that all things are possible. You will be encouraged, motivated and confident in all you do. You will pursue the knowledge and experience that adds value to your personal and professional life.

Your value also comes from what you give to others. When you share your time, talent and resources you become valuable to others. When you empower others, you are viewed as being someone who is respected, trusted and an expert in your profession. Your self-worth will be validated when you give to others.

Here are tips for improving your self-worth:

Avoid negativity.
Project a positive outward appearance. This will help you feel good inside.
Get involved with extracurricular activity. Exercise, join a book club or volunteer.

Harper Resource Group personal coaching professionals will give you the individualized attention you need to help you determine your self-worth and create a more productive and successful life.

Set up an appointment today for a free personal coaching session.

How to Bring Positive Change in Your Life

pat — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:30:52 +0000

You have one life to live so why not live life to the fullest? To bring positive change in your life, you only have to be willing to grow. You can create and live your wildest dreams by planning, focus and execution.

First identify what you want in life, what makes you happy, and what will make you feel successful. Then determine what limitations and obstacles are keeping you for reaching your personal goals. From there you can develop a plan that will help you move forward to achieve your personal goals.

Making the decision to bring positive change in your life is the first step to improve your physical, mental and emotional health. Here are a few ways to get you started on your road to success:

Visualize where you want to be in your life.
Keep an open mind. Be willing to move out of your comfort zone.
Make small changes. Take it one step at a time.
Don’t do it alone. Consider working with a personal coach.

Are you ready to start your road to success? Your potential is unlimited…dream big!

Harper Resource Group personal coaching professionals will give you the individualized attention you need to help you create a vision for where you want to be in your life and develop specific plans to get you there.

Set up an appointment today for a free personal coaching session.

Skills That Make You a Better Leader

pat — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:47:40 +0000

As a manager you have great responsibility to your employees, company and customers. You are expected to lead, develop, and contribute to the success of your company. This can be stressful and overwhelming. A good leader will be open to improvement. Here are some skills that will make you a better leader.

Visionary – Being able to see the future direction of your department and company.
Integrity – Having strong values and principles. Being honest and trust worthy.
Team Builder – Being able to gain trust, communicate, and build relationships.
Decision Maker – Being able to gather information, analyze, evaluate, and make decisions with confidence.

These are some of the most essential of all leadership skills to be a successful leader. Try this test to help you assess where you need improvement. Leadership Skills Assessment Test

Apply these skills and you will be a better leader, have positive results, and be respected by your employees.

Harper Resource Group career coaching professionals are committed to working with business professionals that want to perform at the highest level for their company and meet their own professional goals. Your career coaching professional will help you improve leadership skills and prove to be an asset to your team and company.

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How to Use Networking to Find Your Next Job

pat — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:52:06 +0000

To be competitive in today’s job market, you need to use all resources when looking for a job. One very powerful one is networking. More jobs are found by networking with friends, family, colleagues and even strangers then by advertisements. Here are a few ways to be effective in finding your next job through networking:

Join a couple of networking groups to share your talent and experience. Being informative is a great way to build your network and at the same time you will be making people aware of your need for employment.
Create an account on LinkedIn. This is a great way to connect with people in your industry or people with the same position that you are seeking. Theses connections can let you know when positions come available in their company.
Pick up the phone. Make a list of the companies you would like to work for and contact the hiring manager. Call your friends and colleagues and just have coffee with them every other week. Keep in touch with your network and they will remember you when an opportunity comes available.

This can seem time consuming and overwhelming but it is time well spent. Building a great network can help you find your next job but the benefits will last a lifetime.

Harper Resource Group career coaching professionals are committed to working with our clients to develop strategies that will result in life long success.

Set up an appointment today for a free career coaching session.

Do I Need a Business Coach?

pat — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 15:35:12 +0000

You have determined you have what it takes to be your own boss and you have started your own business. You have many decisions to make and you are working many hours a day and now you feel overwhelmed. Unfortunately this is common as a business owner. This is the time to start thinking about getting a business coach.

A business coach is someone that will work with you to develop a plan that will help you achieve your business goals. Your business coach will share a wealth of experience and best practices to guide you through challenges, fears and obstacles and move your business forward.

When you are focusing on the day to day activities of running your business it is hard to focus on implementing your business and marketing strategy. Your business coach will keep you focused and provide accountability and help you find more effective and efficient ways to leverage resources to increase productivity.

In order for you and your coach to solve problems, put a plan in place, and adopt new strategies and ideas you only have to be willing to grow.

Harper Resource Group business coaching professionals are committed to working with our clients to develop strategies that will result in life long success.

Set up an appointment today for a free business coaching session.

Should I Take a Pay Cut to Keep a Job?

pat — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:57:19 +0000

Whether you currently have a job and were forced to take a pay cut or you lost your job and can’t find a job paying you what you previously were paid, this can be very emotional and frustrating. Making the decision to keep your job but at a lower pay is hard but it is better then no job at all. Take the pay cut and start a job search for a position that pays your desired salary or that gives you satisfaction at the lower salary.

One thing to keep in mind is that due to the economy many companies are cutting expenses due to necessity and does not have anything to do with how they value you as an employee. The fact that they did not lay you off and asked you to stay even though it is at a lower pay, means they see you as an asset to their organization. Keep doing a good job and you will have reason to expect that when the economy recovers so will your salary.

If you have been searching for a job for a long period of time and you are finding it is hard to make ends meet, you may need to accept a job paying less money then what you have made in your previous job. This may be a time to search for a job that is out of your field but is something that you always wanted to do. Maybe work in the area of your avocation until you have an opportunity in your vocation at a salary within your range. You never know, your avocation can become your vocation too!!

Harper Resource Group career coaching professionals are committed to providing the tools that are designed to help you meet your goals and keep you focused and on track to ensure your plan is successful.

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Is it Time to be on My Own?

pat — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:39:39 +0000

Are you thinking about quitting your job to start a business? Before doing that, most people would advise you to save at least three months of expenses and or start your business while you still have your full-time job. This is good advice but the most important thing to think about is are you ready to be your own boss.

Being your own boss takes strong desire, industry knowledge, self motivation, management skills and perseverance. It takes hard work and long hours to be successful. If you are dedicated and willing to sacrifice you are ready to start your own business. Try this test to help you assess if you are ready for entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurial potential self-assessment

Being a business owner is hard work but it can be very rewarding. Some of the rewards are having control of your destiny, having control of your income, flexibility and being able to do what you are passionate about in life.

Are you ready to start your road to success? Create and live your wildest dreams! Your potential is unlimited…dream big!

Harper Resource Group business coaching professionals are committed to putting a plan in place that will help you achieve your business goals.

Set up an appointment today for a free business coaching session.

How to Transition to Another Career

pat — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 15:11:34 +0000

Are you thinking about changing careers? Maybe it’s because you are not being challenged in your current field or you can’t find work in your current field. Either way, there are things to consider when you decide to change careers. Depending on what career change you make, you may be able to use the skills, education and experience you currently have to transition to a new career. Otherwise, you may need additional education to transition to the new career. Here are tips on how to transition to another career.

Take some time to determine what you like and do not like about your current career. This will help you assess what you enjoy doing and help guide you to the career you want to pursue.
Consider a career change that will utilized your current skill set. This will make your transition quicker and easier.
Create your resume and personal brand to compliment your new career.
Seek help from a professional career coach. A career coach can help you meet your goals and keep you focused to ensure your plan is successful.

Making a career change takes time but with strategic planning, focus and being willing to grow, you can create and live your wildest dreams!

Set up an appointment today for a free career coaching session.

How to Prepare for Your Interview

pat — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 18:13:07 +0000

You are so excited that you have been asked to interview for a position you applied for recently. Now you need to prepare for that interview. Your chances of being offered the job is greater if you have a good interview. The key to a good interview is preparation. Here are some tips to help you prepare for your interview.

Research the company. Go to their website and find out their core products and services. Get a feel of their environment and culture. This information will help you answer questions related to their business.
Review the behavioral-based interview questions you will most likely be asked. Practice your STAR Method responses. The STAR Method is a way of responding by discussing the specific Situation (S), Task (T), Action (A), and Result (R) of the situation you are describing.
Present yourself in a positive manner. Arrive early, dress professionally, smile, speak clearly, have a good handshake, and make good eye contact.
Have a few copies of your resume and samples of your work if applicable.
Make sure you ask for a business card so you can send a thank you note. Send your thank you note 24 to 48 hours after your interview.

Job interviews are stressful but if you are prepared, you will be more relaxed, and be successful in having a good interview, and landing the job!

Harper Resource Group career coaching professionals are committed to working with our clients to help them be prepared and successful through the interview process.

Set up an appointment today for a free career coaching session.