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“Why Hiring for Culture Fit is Costing you Time & Money”

By: Kristen Kenton | Kenton Talent Management | www.kentontalent.com | kristen@kentontalent.comAs a Talent Strategist and Executive Recruiter, my clients rely on me to effectively assess “cultural fit” when making hiring recommendations and designing talent strategies. However, I think this is a slippery slope depending upon how the company chooses to define both culture and fit. …

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A Personal Branding Success Story: Lew’s List

Personal Brand / By Deb Schaffer

Have you ever wondered why some execs are thought leaders and you’re not? Listen to one exec who’s built his personal brand to become a leader in his industry.

The New Management Contract: Leading the Modern Workforce.

Leadership / By Deb Schaffer

We’re all aware that this is a unique time in the history of leadership. The past few months have resulted in many being laid off or furloughed from their positions, while others are being sent home to work from home offices. The traditional, show up to the office model is shattered, and that is leading …

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Creative Ways to Build Your Personal Brand

All, Career Goals, Networking / By pbarber

Why should anyone listen to you? If you have ever thought this, or had someone ask you this question, it’s time you worked on your personal brand. Over the years, I have helped hundreds of executives create and maintain their personal brands. These executives often remark how their personal brand gave them a much higher …

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Building Your “Sphere of Influence”: How to Create & Nurture a Powerful Network

All, Career Goals, Networking / By pbarber

By Kristen Kenton, President, Kenton Talent Management (www.kentontalent.com) President & BOD Chair, Executive Women’s Summit (www.executivewomenssummit.com) Early in my career as an Executive Recruiter, I was exposed to a great coach, Dr. Vance Caesar, who told me “It’s not about who you know. It’s about who knows you, and the stories they tell about you …

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Are you a Top Performer? Discover North Star Objectives

All, Career Goals / By pbarber

While getting a paycheck is the reason many of us work, following our passions and goals is also a big part of life. Preparing for the next career move is important, and in this series we’ll be talking about the 10 habits that top performers cultivate in order to move up the ladder on their terms. Let’s talk about the first habit that great …

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