Results Versus People

Results Versus People

by | Mar 11, 2014 | , ,

Q: We are a group of entrepreneurs excited about making our socially responsible start-up a success. Part of that success is bringing the right kind of Executive Director on board. In our discussions, we are struggling with how to draft a compelling position description to get the right person in the door. One of our biggest issues is, in our searching, should we highlight our need for results, or should we talk more about our desire to have a strong work culture that emphasizes professional development and personal satisfaction?

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Burnt My Bridges

Burnt My Bridges

by | Mar 4, 2014 | , ,

Q: I left my last position in a hurry. I was so eager to get out that I resigned without giving my supervisors much explanation or time to organize and fill my role. I thought I was leaving to take on the “Dream Job,” but, I am two weeks into it and realize this is the position from hell. My interviewers misrepresented everything from the size of my staff to my compensation and budget. They are also requiring me to take on additional responsibilities, and this is not the half of it. What can I do?

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What’s Your Weakness?

What’s Your Weakness?

by | Feb 25, 2014 | , ,

Candor wins over canned responses. While this has always been at least somewhat true, honesty is highly sought particularly in an environment where the number of start-ups and smaller, leaner organizations is on the rise. Interviewers are more focused than ever on really getting to know how you function – particularly under stress. Some organizations go as far as to have their most senior leaders take rigorous behavioral tests to ensure they have the right stamina, skills, aptitude and attitude to succeed.

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A Bird In the Hand

A Bird In the Hand

by | Feb 18, 2014 | , ,

I would like to expand and become a more rounded leader perhaps in the not-for-profit sector. My spouse transfers to Chicago in six months, and I want to take advantage of the opportunity to launch a whole new career when we move. I feel like resigning immediately and getting on with new opportunities. Any ideas?

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Body Talk

Body Talk

by | Feb 11, 2014 | , , ,

I recently read the Harvard Business School article, “Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are,” (Cuddy, Amy. TED Global, October 2012 .) In summation, Cuddy, a B-School researcher and socio-psychologist, completed studies revealing how our body posture affects our minds. I think it is reasonable to believe people as a whole understand that body language affects how others see us. But, what we might not realize is that our body language may also change how we see ourselves.

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Salary Match-Making

Salary Match-Making

by | Feb 4, 2014 | , ,

My recent one-hour interview went very well. It is an exciting opportunity for the right person, and what they propose is a needed initiative in the community. My challenge is that the position pays $80K with full benefits, but I currently earn almost $140K per annum. A $60K drop would be a financial disaster as I wouldn’t be able to afford my mortgage let alone other necessary bills. I did not react to this figure. Help!

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I Am Not a Trainer

I Am Not a Trainer

by | Jan 7, 2014 | ,

I know this sounds ungrateful, but I truly hate my job. I am a development professional, and I feel that my current job stifles my initiative. I get caught training a lot of junior member of staff, and this is really not in my job description. Then, when I bring in more than my quota, I keep getting assigned to additional, non-development tasks. Even though I just received a salary raise, I am not satisfied. What do you suggest?

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