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Career Search E-Bulletin
Western Canada
Spring 2009: Issue 11
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Dear ,

What would you do today if you weren't scared? 

Quite a poignant thought eh!?  Now apply it to your career.  Many of the career seekers we speak with are either:
a) Going to retire with the company they are currently with,
b) Are actively looking to make a career move right away, or
c) Somewhere in between

To which category do you belong?  Our firm focuses on finding a true 'fit' between the client's needs and the career seekers dreams.  Allow us to be the talent 'match-makers' per se.

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Blair Clark
 
What Should You Do With Your Life?
by Kate Lorenz

Ever find yourself wondering if you've found your passion in life? Are you truly content in your career and your life, or have you just settled because you've hit a few stumbling blocks and have convinced yourself that you don't have the time or money to pursue what you really want to do?
 
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Recommended Reading:

Book Cover_The Speed of TrustThe Speed of Trust
The One Thing That Changes Everything

There is one thing that is common to every individual, relationship, team, family, organization, nation, economy and civilization throughout the world - one thing which, if removed, will destroy the most powerful government, the most successful business, the most thriving economy, the most influential leadership, the greatest friendship, the strongest character, the deepest love. On the other hand, if developed and leveraged, that one thing has the potential to create unparalleled success and prosperity in every dimension of life.

That one thing is trust.

This book covers:
  • The economics of trust and its effects on speed and cost in relationships and organizations.
  • How you can assess your credibility based on character and competence.
  • The 13 Behaviors common in people with high-trust relationships.
  • The taxes and dividends that flow from organizational trust.
  • How micro trust issues in the self and in relationships flow outward to affect market reputation and societal contribution.
  • How to be an effective leader by inspiring and extending trust.
  • How to restore lost trust.
The Speed of Trust was named by BusinessWeek as one of the top five career books of 2006. The New York Times called Stephen M. R. Covey the next potential business sage and guru, citing The Speed of Trust as "the most intriguing business book of fall 2006". USA Today said, "Vital to good business - Covey - has a finger on the pulse of something important.".
 

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