September 5, 2023

Top leadership qualities CEOs seek when looking to scale up

In the fast-paced world of business, CEOs understand that the right leadership in sales and growth positions makes all the difference. Here, we delve into five key qualities that CEOs prioritize when seeking leaders for C-Suite roles focused on sales and rapid growth, and explore how these qualities impact an organization’s ability to effectively scale. […]
September 1, 2023

3 pitfalls of using ChatGPT for resume writing

The unstoppable march of technology and artificial intelligence plays an integral part of everyday life, from digital personal assistants to customer service chatbots. So it’s no surprise that AI, specifically language models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, are now being harnessed to write resumes. The promise is alluring: A swift, hassle-free process that gives you a professionally-worded […]
August 31, 2023

Business Tools: Apple leaks detail all-new iPhone 15, Pro

Numerous new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro details have been revealed by leakers just weeks ahead of Apple’s September 12 launch. Working with multiple Chinese leakers, industry insider Majin Bu has published a post breaking down the range’s new design, display, camera, color, and even packaging decisions. Let’s break them down. Design — Bu […]
August 29, 2023

Top general managers possess 5 key traits, how to measure

The success of any business often relies on the strength of its general manager, or GM. GMs are responsible for leading teams, setting a company’s strategic direction, and helping drive business growth. Talents include a wide range of technical, managerial, financial, and interpersonal skills. The general manager is a key cog in a company’s machine, […]
August 28, 2023

Why are some people more welcoming of Artificial Intelligence?

A recent article published in Telematics and Informatics brings to light a critical discovery and its implications for the workplace: the extent to which individuals satisfy their fundamental psychological needs of autonomy (control over one’s actions), competence (feeling effective in tasks), and relatedness (connection with others) plays a substantial role in shaping their opinions regarding […]
August 25, 2023

Explore Oahu, ‘America’s Paradise,’ aid recovery

Our collective hearts ache for those on Maui, the ripple affect swelling over surrounding islands and onto the U.S. mainland. Thousands stood dumbfounded attempting to holiday on Oahu, The Big Island, even on Maui away from the burn zone. Mai tais turned bitter as all many could do was watch, and cry, as Lahaina burned. […]
August 25, 2023

7 mindset shifts for mastering salary negotiations

Salary negotiations can often feel daunting, mainly because we often subconsciously perceive them as conjuring an unequal power struggle between a prospective employee (with little to no power) and an employer (with all of the power). That said, adopting the right mindset for salary negotiations can completely transform this experience into a mutually beneficial business […]
August 22, 2023

5 benefits of selecting a local recruiter

When it comes to procuring the services of a proven recruiter, there are no shortages of options. And one of the first decisions to make is whether to go with a large national firm with a broad reach or a smaller, boutique local firm with a more succinct network and focus. There are scenarios where […]
August 18, 2023

Tee Time: Spirit of Monterey, Carmel ages like fine wine

Golf wasn’t even part of Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo’s consciousness when the Spanish explorer first laid eyes on the white-sand beach and pine forest of Carmel and the Monterey Peninsula 50 years after Columbus discovered America. But he made note of its beauty and local bounty, which laid the groundwork two centuries later when Father Junipero […]
August 17, 2023

Being disabled doesn’t mean disinterested in a career

Amy Bois of Greenland, New Hampshire, finds herself at a bit of a crossroads. She’s a single mom, long-time caregiver to her son Tyler, 17, a senior in high school, and his 14-year-old brother who is a freshman, and yet, she still possesses a keen entrepreneurial streak and a devout passion for those with disabilities. […]