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Developing Your Leadership Skills as a New Professional | VOTW 072319
Are you a new professional? Do you supervise new professionals?
Developing leadership skills can seem presumptuous as a new professional, but if you don't make the effort early, you can find yourself behind the curve when you are considered for positions that utilize or require leadership skills to be successful. The best time to work on these skills is before you need them.
Enhancing Leadership Skills | VOTW 071619
For the next two weeks, we’re addressing leadership skills and how you can enhance yours.
This week’s Video of the Week focuses on empathy, an important part of the emotional intelligence leaders need. Dr. Brené Brown explains the difference between sympathy and empathy and how to respond when someone else is struggling. This three minute RSA Short will stay with you long after the week is over.
Perfection! | VOTW 070919
This week on the Apochromatik blog, we’re focusing on why perfection is not necessarily a good goal. For the Video of the Week, psychologist Thomas Curran explains why aiming for perfection can backfire and actually be dangerous. Check it out, and come back Thursday for a new blog post on why giving 110% is almost never the best approach to succeed at work and at life.
Happy 4th of July | VOTW 070219
This week marks the halfway point of the year, so it’s a great time to relax and recharge. Next week we’ll be back with our usual career- and goal-focused Videos of the Week. But for this week, enjoy this compilation of fireworks. Happy 4th!
Is your instant gratification monkey getting in your way in 2019? | VOTW 062519
In today's Video of the Week, Tim Urban discusses the difference between procrastinators and non-procrastinators. Thursday on the Blog we will look at goal achievement at the half way point of 2019. Until then, think about your 2019 goals and how much progress you have made. Q3 is just around the corner.
The Un-Video Video of the Week | VOTW 061819
This week the Video of the Week is . . .not a video! Instead, we’re featuring a recent episode of the Becker Group Women’s Leadership 15 Minute Podcast. Amy M. Gardner is the guest, and they covered Amy’s path from Luther College to the University of Chicago Law School, and from law firm partner to dean of students to coaching and consulting for lawyers and their employers; goal setting; staying motivated; starting your own business; and more. Please check it out, and be sure to subscribe.
Why We’re Bad at Predicting the Future | VOTW 061119
In today's Video of the Week, Harvard psychologist Dan Gilbert explains in his TED2014 Talk why “the ease of remembering versus the difficulty of imagining” means it can be hard to predict what you will value or prefer in the future, which has huge implications for our decision making today. In Thursday’s blog post, we’ll address why improving your ability to consider your future self will aid your career growth and goal achievement.
Ability Over Experience | VOTW 060419
Today in the Video of the Week we look at emphasizing our abilities over our experiences in both our own job searches as well as our hiring processes.
Enjoying Summer | VOTW 052819
Right now, with summer stretching out before us, is a great time to plan how you want to make the most of it. Go beyond thinking about a vacation and think about how you want to enjoy sunny Saturdays and longer hours of sunshine. This week’s Video of the Week features Laura Vanderkam explaining how to gain control of your free time. (For a free Apochromatik time tracker tool, email keith@apochromatik.com.)
Effectively Leading a Remote Team | VOTW 050719
Working remotely, whether occasionally or routinely, can make employees’ lives easier. But supervising remote employees can require extra effort from managers. For today’s Video of the Week, the Harvard Business Review shares tips on collaboration and communication for remote teams. Check it out, and come back Thursday for our blog post on how to supervise remote workers without wanting to pack it in.
How to work remotely | VOTW 043019
Working remotely is often considered the holy Grail of employment benefits, but the reality can be perilous. That’s why working remotely is this week’s topic on the Apochromatik blog. For the Video of the Week, learn how to intentionally build a better relationship with your boss — a much more challenging task when you work remotely. Come back Thursday for tips on how to work remotely without hampering your career.
What Can Reading Do For You? | VOTW 042319
In honor of #WorldBookDay, this week on the Apochromatik blog we’re talking about why and how to squeeze more reading into your schedule. For today’s Video of the Week we feature a short eight minute video discussing some of the benefits of reading.
Check back for Thursday’s post where we share hacks to fit more reading into your schedule.
This Week The Video Of The Week Is Live - Wednesday | VOTW 041619
Join Apochromatik’s Keith R. Sbiral for a free webinar hosted by the University of Chicago entitled, “The Myth of Work/Life Balance: 3 ways to feel more in sync with your life.”
April 17, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. central.
Free to all!
This Week we are Talking Executive Presence Again | VOTW 040919
Apochromatik's Keith R. Sbiral was recently interviewed on executive presence and overcoming the fear of public speaking on the "A Road to You" Youtube channel. Executive presence will be the topic on the Apochromatik blog Thursday as well.
Keith R. Sbiral Talks Executive Presence | VOTW 040219
Apochromatik's Keith R. Sbiral was recently interviewed on executive presence and overcoming the fear of public speaking on the "A Road to You" Youtube channel. Executive presence will be the topic on the Apochromatik blog Thursday as well.
Match your skills with the skills employers want
This week we are focusing on the job search process and ensuring that your resume matches the skills employers seek. Be sure to visit www.apochromatik.com/resumeredo to download the free 5 1/2 Steps to Trash Proof Your Resume, and listen to this video by Jason Green, founder of Skillsmart.
VOTW 31919 | Why Video Interviews Require Special Preparation
This week’s blog topic is video job interviews. More and more employers are using them, whether as a replacement for phone interviews or even in place of in-person interviews. Thursday’s post provides 5 tips to ace your video interview. Before we get to substance, though, here’s a light-hearted reminder of why video interviews require special preparation. Close your door, and get ready for 45 seconds of hilarity that you’ll avoid by following Thursday’s tips.
VOTW 031219 | Questions Your References are Likely to be Asked
This week’s topic is how to serve your network. For the Video of the Week, we’re featuring one of our favorites: Drew Dudley’s “lollipop moments” TEDx Talk about everyday leadership. Invest 6 minutes in this great reminder that a small favor can make a big difference. And check back for Thursday’s post on easy ways to help others in your network.
Video of the Week...March 5, 2019
This week’s topic is how to serve your network. For the Video of the Week, we’re featuring one of our favorites: Drew Dudley’s “lollipop moments” TEDx Talk about everyday leadership. Invest 6 minutes in this great reminder that a small favor can make a big difference. And check back for Thursday’s post on easy ways to help others in your network.
