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10 Life and Leadership Lessons from the 2018-2019 Patriots Season
“There’s not much time to unwind, but you know what, it’s because I love what I do. I look forward to the season. I look forward to playing games. It doesn’t ever feel like work.” – Tom Brady Ellie Eckhoff | SVP, ClearRock, Inc. | President, Boston Chapter HBA Too…
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Feedback: An Organizational and Individual Perspective
Feedback: An Organizational and Individual Perspective Part One by Geralyn Burke Gray, Annie Stevens, and Lisa Zankman Feedback – An Organizational View Why is it that so many companies struggle with fostering and providing ongoing feedback? It seems that we have many forces trying to make sure that…
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Tips on Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption
At a recent leadership forum, ClearRock, Inc., welcomed Shane Cragun, co-author of the book Reinvention: Accelerating Results in the Age of Disruption. At the forum, co-sponsored by M2 Partners, Cragun shared extensive research on how to navigate 21st century turbulence with a simple model and process for making major change and…
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Why You Need a Personal Brand and How to Get One
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. Success at work requires that we take control of our professional image. Your personal brand or your professional reputation has a direct impact on your career; the way you are perceived is how you will be defined. The only way of changing…
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How to Answer The Most Terrifying Interview Question
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. There are a number of interview questions that strike terror in the heart of a job seeker. The one that evokes the most dread is “what is your greatest weakness?” For those of you in career transition, take heart. This question is not…
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Don’t Apologize For Your Diverse Career Experience!
By Susan Peppercorn, Senior Consultant ClearRock, Inc. Landing a new job or making a career change is harder if your career has zigged and zagged and taken some unexpected turns. Having a nonlinear path isn’t a showstopper, but it does mean that you have to take control of your…
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Behavioral-based Interviews… Your Opportunity to Shine
Behavioral-based interviews can be a dream or a nightmare depending on how prepared a candidate is to answer these often intimidating questions. ClearRock offers tips on making these specifically-designed interviews work successfully for both parties. What are behavioral-based interviews? Behavioral-based interviews are a structured set of open-ended questions based on…
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Laura Poisson – Career Advice Video
Laura Poisson of ClearRock, interviewed by Stephen Burke, HR Consultant, discuss Career and Job Search Advice.
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“Moving Up” no Longer Means Being Promoted
With workforces still lean and fewer people getting promoted today, the definition of “moving up” has changed, according to ClearRock Inc. Years ago, many workers followed a personal career guideline of: “Every three years, up or out.” That is, a worker should expect to be promoted every three years or…
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