by merito.admin | Jan 10, 2020 | Blog
Hiring new employees means a disruption to your existing team. When planning for a new hire, culture fit has to be combined with skills to build a cohesive team. A good team requires surrounding yourself with people whose skills are complementary to each other, who...
by merito.admin | Dec 18, 2019 | Blog
If only college offered a course about learning how to please the boss. It should even be a degree requirement. In fact, if they offered it, the ideal course title would be Learning To Exceed the Boss’ Expectations. It’s a lesson we all could use, and one that can...
by merito.admin | Dec 13, 2019 | Blog
PASSION OVER INDIFFERENCE Passion: Strong and barely controllable emotion Indifference: Lack of interest or concern; unimportance, mediocre Sometimes we just want to get by. We have all lived in that place of mediocrity; making ends meet. Getting the job done; but...
by merito.admin | Dec 6, 2019 | Blog
At lunch this week, I was discussing a particularly difficult leadership situation with a Director at a publicly traded company and we got on the topic of transformational leadership. Anyone can take on the traits of a transformational leader and be effective in the...
by merito.admin | Nov 22, 2019 | Blog
You may have heard the phrase “managing [x group] is like herding cats.” The cat is known for its independence and capriciousness, two traits that are not likely to help in a team environment. While a group may exist with shared goals it, if it seems to be made up of...
by merito.admin | Nov 16, 2019 | Blog
In today’s economy, a career transition is the norm. As you navigate the job search process, it is critical that you apply as much effort as possible to your move to assure you will make a smooth change. When considering a new position, you need to act with finesse...
by merito.admin | Oct 21, 2019 | Blog
The most important thing you can do at the beginning of a new job is to observe. Think of the Alligator as it floats on the lake with just its eyes and ears above the water. Alligators and their cousins, crocodiles, have been around for millions of years while other...
by merito.admin | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog
As you move up the ladder, job interviews become more complex. Situational questions take the interview one step further; candidates are being evaluated on a variety of character traits as well as job related skills and experience, and the market is...
by merito.admin | Jul 2, 2019 | Blog
PRESENCE Successful leaders have a certain “Je ne sais quoi” – an air of authority, trust, confidence and knowledge that inspires others to follow them and move towards the goals they have set. As someone moving up the ranks towards leadership, it’s imperative...
by merito.admin | Jan 30, 2019 | Blog
As professionals, we continuously work to hone our networking skills. Those in business development are always working to uncover a new business prospect. Job seekers are continuously building their networks to obtain job opportunity referrals that might not be...
