According to a survey conducted by IBM, in which 1,700 CEOs from 64 countries took part, regarding what top executives want from their leaders, “Inspiration” featured amongst the top 3 answers. This was confirmed by a data analysis of 360 feedback data from 50,000 leaders assessed by about half a million colleagues.  I am sure you are thinking right now “Well, they really did not need to do all that. Every employee on the planet would tell you that what s/he really wants from the person leading the business s/he works in is “to be inspired”.I agree.  So what does an inspiring leader ...

Let’s suppose that you get separated (God forbid!). Time goes by, you mourn, you get angry and in the end you feel better. Who has not gone through something like that? You are still very young though and you want to get into a new relationship. Most of the time, the initial thoughts crossing your mind are the “limiting” kind: “I am too old”, “No one will want me” . And when you are out and about, you see other people who have made it, although you do not think they are half as good looking or charming as you are. And you wonder how did they do it...?Now replace “get separated” with “left my j...

"I absolutely believe in the power of giving back. My own experience about all the blessings I''ve had in my life is that the more I give away, the more that comes back. That is the way life works, and that is the way energy works." Ken Blanchard, management guru and best selling author The people who have supported me during my career are countless. But I remember each and everyone of them. Miss V. offered to design enjoywork.gr''s first logo. O. opened up her office for me without even knowing me. Z. edited my first careers book. In all honesty, if I was to mention everyone who has helped me...

A job interview is very often an akward situation for candidates. There are numerous articles on interview tips and I have written some of them myself. In this article however, I would like to share some very well hidden secrets/advice on excelling at an interview. The same advice applies to a job meeting with people you have not met before.1. Try to understand why you have been selectedHaving been offered an interview is very important. However, knowing "why" is even more important because you can plan your whole interview strategy on this single point. Whatever positive qualities attracted t...

Creating a clear personal brand is in essence the road to professional fulfillment. Not as much because we are going to make more money or have more power. This is really the least important. The most important is that people with strong professional identities are inspired professionals, they offer the best part of themselves to the people they work with. They show everyone who they authentically are without complaining about life or work. And everyone around them can feel what they do, they acknowledge their unique skills and abilities without anyone having to say a word. Everyone becomes at...