Video: How to Be a Good and Effective Leader by Stephen R. Covey

Entrepreneur & "service enthusiast", Susan Brooks, speaks on the value of having a "Heart Engaged Spirit" during an interview.

It is common to find 3 or more generations in the workplace. Should diversity and understanding how the different generations in the workplace want to work be rewarded, be motivated, and be apart of the basic curriculum of workforce and organization development? Recognized as one of Time magazine's 25 most influential Americans, Stephen R. Covey has dedicated his life to demonstrating how every person can truly control their destiny with profound, yet straightforward guidance. As an an internationally respected leadership authority, family expert, teacher, organizational consultant, and author, his advice has given insight to millions.

Character and intent are two issues, says Stephen MR Covey, which often derail a career. Mr. Covey speaks about principles form his new book The Speed of Trust.

Do you have a joke, a funny greeting, or maybe even music that plays when someone cannot reach you on your cell phone? If you are in the job search you might consider changing your message to something a little more professional. It will certainly go a long way to sending a positive message to a potential employer.

Before your next interview, do your homework. Find out how to make research a critical and helpful part of your job interviewing and researching process. Mark Sanborn, President of Sanborn and Associates, speaker and author (The Encore Effect, You Don’t Need a Title to be a Leader, The Fred Factor) shares his insights.

It can be a tough question in a job interview when the employer asks why you were let go from a previous position you held. Brian Weis offers some helpful tips for answering this question in a positive way.

Theresa Maher of Jobing.com walks us through the right and wrong answers to have in a job interview.

Handwritten applications are not a thing of the past. Companys still use these paper applications to gather information about you. So come prepared with all of the information you need to fill out the application.

Marvel Kelliher-Olstad, TechSkills Campus Director, details how important it is to prepare for your job interview before you meet your employer. Find out some good ways to do that.

Marvel Kelliher-Olstad, TechSkills Campus Director, explains the great benefit of having those IT certifications that can set you apart from another candidate in an interview.