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Great Work Great Career – Complimentary Webcast

Friday, November 13th, 2009 | FranklinCovey News | 1 Comment

When we say that a person has had a great career, what do we mean? That he or she made a lot of money? Moved spectacularly up the corporate ladder? Became famous or renowned in their profession?

And what about you? Are you looking forward to a great career? Would you describe your current career as “great”?

How do you create a great career for yourself? Can you have a great career and still have a great life at the same time, keeping the things you love – family, friends, work, and play – all in balance? 

The answer is, “It depends.”  It depends on how you want to contribute and how you define balance.   

Based on content featured in the soon to be released book Great Work, Great Career, by Dr. Stephen R. Covey and Jennifer Colosimo, in this webcast Jennifer will share critical, insightful principles and practices to help you discover your great career by discovering what your contribution will be and how you will make it.

 Specifically in this free webcast you will learn:

  • How to begin identify your strengths, as summed up by your talents, passion, and conscience.
  • Tips on how to craft a Contribution Statement.
  • How to use your resourcefulness and initiative to get the job you want and overcome obstacles to making your contribution.
  • How to create a network of supporters, both co-workers and clients—who can help you achieve your career goals.

 When: Friday, November 20, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. CT/11:00 a.m. MT/10:00 a.m. PT
Cost: Complimentary

Register at: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/198135273

Source Code: GCCB

Please join us, we would love to have you attend.

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What is a great career?

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 | Great Work, Great Career | 2 Comments

When we say that a person has had a great career, what do we mean? That he or she made a lot of money? Moved spectacularly up the corporate ladder? Became famous or renowned in their profession? And what about you? Are you looking forward to a great career? Would you describe your current career as “great”? When you get to the end of your productive life, will you be looking back on a mediocre career? A good career? Or a great career? And how will you know?

HOW do you create a great career for yourself? Can you have a great career and still have a great life at the same time, keeping the things you love – family, friends, work, and play – all in balance? 

The answer is YES – look forward to Stephen R. Covey’s new book Great Work Great Career scheduled for release on November 15, 2009. More info coming soon.

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The Positives in a Negative Economy

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 | The Leader In Me | No Comments

Much has been said about the negative impact of the current global economy; lives have been changed and much has been lost. However, might I say there are positive outcomes?

 Today’s reality has forced us to question how we lead ourselves and our families:

  • Do we need that next purchase or would we feel better with the security of a savings account?
  • Should we be constantly going somewhere or are our best times in the backyard?
  • Are we eating healthier by eating at home more often?
  • Could our children benefit by playing with other children rather than attending another activity?
  • Would there be less stress if we drove less?

What positive outcomes have you experienced?  › Continue reading

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