Success tips from GoDaddy's Founder

Bob Parsons from GoDaddy offers 16 rules for success in business and life.
http://www.bobparsons.me/bp_16_rules.php

Are you in the Discovery, Design or Development Phase in your Job Search?

Everything we do in life is comprised of a series of little steps that can be observed and will generate a productive or non-productive outcome. For example, if we want to brush our teeth, we wouldn't go outside and look for our toothbrush in the garden. We wouldn't be calling our friends at midnight and asking them whether or not we should brush our teeth. To be effective we would not brush one side of our mouth, then leave the other side for the next day. (at least I hope not :>) The same principle applies to the job search process, if our activities are not streamlined with our objective we won't generate the results we want and will need to make changes that will allow us to be more effective. The first step is to know where we are at so that we know how to proceed and what we need to do. Take these quizzes to see where you are at in the job search process and then look at the resources to see how they may be able to assistance to you.

DISCOVERY PHASE

In this phase individuals find themselves in an exploratory phase of dealing with their career transition and are seeking clarity in order to decide which direction they want to go next. They are eager to find out what is important to them in their personal and professional lives. By clarifying their talents, values and mission in life they will find what they are most interested in and understand where they can find this combination in the workplace. To help you find out if you are in the Discovery Phase of your Career Transition, answer the questions in the Discovery Phase of the Career Quiz or go to the Discovery Resources.


DESIGN PHASE

In this phase individuals have a fairly clear idea of who they are, the type of position they are interested in and the type of environment they are best suited for. They are seeking specific information, connections and strategic skills that they need to obtain a fulfilling career. The specific steps in this phase are Personal Preparation, Professional Preparation, Job Search, Interviewing and Offer Acceptance. This includes information on resumes, salary negotiation, social networking and much, much more. To help you find out if you are in the Design Phase of your Career Transition, answer the questions in the Design Phase of the Career Quiz or go to the Design Resources.


DEVELOPMENT PHASE

In this phase individual have found employment and are seeking ways to become more productive in their work, deal with change more effectively, resolve conflicts, and increase their ability to grow in their current positions. It focuses on the areas of interpersonal skills, creativity and communication. To help you find out if you are in the Development Phase, answer the questions in the Development Phase of the Career Quiz or go to the Development Resources.

Green Education and Networking Opportunities in the Southern CA area

Looking for a job in the Green Industry? Check out these Conferences for information and networking opportunities.

Clean Technology Conference & Expo June 21-25, 2010
http://tinyurl.com/yhvwxhj
Learn about jobs, opportunities and developments in Global Sustainability. Clean Technology 2010 brings together over 5,000 technology and business leaders and experts from academia, investment, government, startups and Fortune 1,000 companies.

Opportunity Green Business Conference at LA Center Studios, September 22-24, 2010
http://www.opportunitygreen.com/
The world can no longer afford business as usual. Opportunity Green confronts this challenge and brings together the brightest innovators leading the growth of the new green economy. Forge new strategic partnerships, get the inside view on the hottest trends and technologies and find out where the jobs are beginning to sprout up. Explore the latest in sustainability strategies and best practices, and learn knowledge that will help in your job search.

The Ultimate Question...how far will $10 go...You won't believe it

Check out my day on $10!
http://tinyurl.com/yymy6sk

Have you backed-up your Linkedin Profile Recently?

To Friend or not to Friend...that is the Question

In our 24/7 high tech world we can be reached at any moment. It is not uncommon for people to take their phones on walks, to the grocery store, while dining and even to the bathroom! Yet that still is not enough we also have a plethora of social networking sites that let us update our every move and thought. Yet, the question begs to be asked...how much is too much? In a society that is known for its ability to over consume, when will we be satiated? After all there are only 24 hours a day and only so many activities can be accomplished. What do we sacrifice when we are constantly on "go mode", connecting with the masses and spending upteen hours updating our status and finding our next friend? Perhaps we can have a tendency to forget the most important relationships that are right in front of us. Like the relationship we have with ourselves, with nature and even with the people that we call our family and "real friends"

This article http://tinyurl.com/yh2f8mo offers another perspective to the current craze of social networking and is worth considering. After all if the tool begin to rule our lives instead of being an instrument that we choose to use... is that really progress? Share your thoughts....when you have time :>)

Focus and Relaxing your Brain is the Key

You heard it before...focus...and relax. Now a technology from NueroSkype actually shows you in a live lab format how you can use your brain to perform various tasks an maximize your abilities by doing just that. Even, see how your mind can actually move objects! http://tinyurl.com/y86m6ux

The technology has numerous applications, yet if we remember to focus and relax in our everyday lives...we have the ability to get the same results without the headgear. Take a moment out of your hectic day to connect with your body, take a couple deep breaths then begin the tasks that are on your action list with a clear focused brain and experience the difference.