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The 6 Productivity Strategies to Integrate Deep Work into Your Professional Lives Why not start of this year with some exciting new theories.... Many modern knowledge workers now spend most of their brain power battling distraction and interruption, whether because of the incessant pinging of devices, noisy open-plan offices or the difficulty of deciding what deserves your attention the most. Newport shares an inspiring collection of tools to wring every last drop of value out of your intellectual capacity. He explains why mastering this shift in work practices is crucial for anyone who intends to stay ahead in a complex information economy, and how to systematically train the mind to focus. Put simply: developing and cultivating a deep work practice is one of the best decisions we can make in an increasingly distracted world. How to build a D.E.E.P. work ritual ? edicated workspace “Your ritual needs to specify a location for your deep work effort...

Hello , It's the time of the year where all comes in perspective; your job, your live, the balance between both. This year I, again, started with a new job. I am enthusiastic and passionate about this job, therefore I want to share some ideas with you. Here are some things that will help you to make next your the most successful of all! At the start of every new year, we’re motivated and ready with our resolutions to make this year a better year than the last. But, more often than not, especially for me, those goals don’t tend to differ from year to year. But for 2018. I’ve decided to take my  goals  more seriously.  6 things to prepare yourself for 2018 1.What were the most successful things of last year? Ask yourself following questions what did I learn? what were the challenges? did I grow? new things crossed my path?... 2. Did you share the successes you've had in 2017 ? Christmas time is the ideal moment to share these moments 3. ...

Hi guys and girls , I've been reading some articles on e-recruitment. As you all know I am (again) looking for a new job. Recently I had a very interesting call with a recruiter from a big international logistics company. They are hiring a recruitment manager. During the interview we had a conversation on e-recruitment and how to attract and hire talented candidates for various functions. I mentioned to the very enthusiastic lady on the phone that there are some important prerequisites that can help your company to attract the most talented candidates.  We talked about the employer/CEO branding and the importance of being an attractive company where people would like to work and be part of the family.   'What makes a company attractive', 'what makes you stand out of the crowd' are the questions a company needs to ask itself on a daily basis. Is it the product or service, the work environment, the vision and mission strategy? Tell and communicat...

Week of Learning 24th till 30th of October Hi guys, Want to catch up on some exciting courses? LinkedIn offers you a wide range of free courses this week. Here's the list of top skills 2016. Top Skills 2016 list https://blog.linkedin.com/2016/10/20/top-skills-2016-week-of-learning-linkedin Have Fun!

Dear readers, A lot of articles I read nowadays are focussing on how to find a job when you're over 45. But what about the millennials or echo boomers (named after their parents, the babyboomers)?  These youngsters (born between the eighties and the early 2000s) are digitally native general enjoy living and working in the cities. According to wikipedia  some employers are concerned that Millennials have too great expectations from the workplace. Some studies predict they will switch jobs frequently, holding many more jobs than Gen Xers due to their great expectations. Newer research shows that Millennials change jobs for the same reasons as other generations—namely, more money and a more innovative work environment. They look for versatility and flexibility in the workplace, and strive for a strong  work–life balance  in their jobs and have similar career aspirations to other generations, valuing financial security and a di...

While reading some articles on finding a new job I came across some interesting findings. As you all know I've recently started job-hunting again. Important detail:I am over 45, so this makes the job-hunting extra challenging. I've already contacted some key figures in my network and I must say the ball is rolling (as we say in dutch). But what about flexible jobs? Meaning jobs that can be executed as from your home office? In contrast to our image of telework jobs, many high powered and lucrative positions are flexible. Mostly because the businesses are small to midsize. “A common misconception is that work-from-home jobs pay nowhere near traditional jobs,” said Sara Sutton Fell, CEO of FlexJobs. “However, we’ve found the compensation and benefits offered with work from home jobs to be comparable with similar in-office positions. For example, one of the best parts about telecommuting is that job-seekers can broaden the geographic area of their job search. This means that ...

Dear friends, Today is the first day with lot's of sunshine, I am enjoying a few days of work. A lot going on at the moment.  My boss is leaving the company. I've got mixed feelings about his departure; on the one hand I am happy for him. On the other hand pitty for our team. Our boss was generous, kind, gentle and our biggest supporter. He was the boss who always took the blame and covered our backs on several occassions. He literally was a soft cushion between the management and our team . The management estimated him as too soft towards his team. Not capable to enforce the necessary actions that could lead to more results and more success.  What did we miss in our boss or did we miss out on something? Reading the book of Richard Koch 'the successful boss's first 100 days', I again realise how challenging this job can be. How important it is to invest in your team, company and clients. And how crucial it is to prepare and take the necessary actions in t...

'The best time of your life is the period between 2 jobs.' I will never forget this statement coming from my legal counselor. Incredible, but true! So now that I am considering all my options, this is the perfect moment to enjoy life. The very hot after summer weather makes it even easier to enjoy and evaluate my options. Hereby my new focus for the coming weeks and months: Cultivate a Rich Non-Work Life Find something outside of work that you are passionate about that’s challenging, engaging and really gets you going—whether a hobby, sports or fitness activities or volunteering in the community (along with other items we mention here, like relaxation, being able to “turn off” and participating in rewarding non-work activities). Unplug While communication technology can promote productivity, it can also allow work stressors seep into family time, vacation and social activities. Set boundaries by turning off cell phones at dinner and delegating certain times t...

T his is the end of my career in the most international company. Never thought I would speak out these words so soon. But it was inevitable. The last 2,3 months were very hard. On the one hand I became more and more aware that the logistics business was complex and customers very demanding. On the other hand I realized that I was not happy within this domain. Finally I sat down with the HR business partner. We had a long conversation and came to a mutual agreement. No regrets, no hard feelings. It was a fantastic experience but not my passion. So the best thing to do is to quit.  But how to quit in a smart way?

Hello Friends,  Today I finished reading an interesting management book. I specifically learned more on why too many leaders fooled themselves into thinking their companies are well run. The Gap Nobody Knows   The gap nobody knows is the gap between what a company’s leaders want to achieve and the ability of their organization to achieve it.  Here is the fundamental problem :  People think of execution as the tactical side of business, something leaders delegate while thy focus on the perceived “bigger” issues. This idea is completely wrong. Execution is not just tactics—it is a discipline and a system. It has to be built into a company’s strategy, its goals, and its culture.   Execution is a specific set of behaviors and techniques that companies need to master in order to have competitive advantage. The author of the book is  Larry Bossidy.  After a long, stellar career with General Electric, he transformed AlliedSignal i...

Once at an Amazon offsite,  managers  had the reasonable-sounding suggestion that employees should be increasing communication with each other. To their surprise, founder and CEO  Jeff Bezos stood up  and announced, “No, communication is terrible!”

Hi All, Long time no hear! These last months have been nerve wracking. I even had to stay a couple of days of work. I already hear you think... How come, you; always positive, enthusiastic and sales driven...? Yes indeed, this should be me; always in excellent form and a good mood... until a couple weeks ago. Some things happend at work and I broke down. Without people noticing, just like that. I began to feel insecure and even considered quitting my job. Today I'm recovering bit by bit, mostly by talking to different people, listening to their advice but mostly by taking important decisions in my life. Today I've read several good articles. This one I want to share with you on my blog. Enjoy.

Hey me again, Do you remember me, the enthousiast writing 'my first six months in the most international company'?...

Internationally renowned author, Susan Jeffers, has helped millions of people around the globe to overcome their fears and heal the pain in their lives. Feel The Fear And Do It Anyway will give you the insight and tools to vastly improve your ability to handle any given situation. You will learn to live your life the way you want - so you can move from a place of pain, paralysis and depression to one of power, energy and enthusiasm. This inspiring modern classic has helped thousands turn their anger into love - and their indecision into action - with Susan Jeffers' simple but profound advice to 'feel the fear and do it anyway'.