Author Archives: Shawn Upchurch
Without attracting too much publicity, LinkedIn updated their privacy conditions (again).  Unless you take action, LinkedIn is now permitted to use your name and picture in any of their advertisements. If you’re anything like me and value your reputation, then take … Continue reading
Posted in Reputation Mgt, UpSearchCoach
Tagged LinkedIn, reputation management, SEO, SMO, social media
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On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous “I Have a Dream” oration from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. In my opinion, this particular speech is probably the most amazing, and most thought provoking … Continue reading
Regardless if you celebrate America’s holiday of thanks, I appreciate that we (you and I) are part of the same community.  To me, Thanksgiving transcends cultures and borders. Let’s be irreverent for a moment. Let’s release any attachment to national … Continue reading
Posted in UpSearchCoach
Tagged appreciate, follow through, graditude, Leadership, reflect, renew, Thanksgiving, Victor Hugo
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To be a social media maven, just do it! I mean literally try all kinds of ideas. Here is just one example of how you can help blaze a social media path. Remember all those LinkedIn and Facebook groups you … Continue reading
Posted in UpSearchCoach
Tagged Facebook, Leadership, LinkedIn, network, social media, Twitter
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The infusions of raw energy, enthusiasm and ambition early career team members bring into a company are vital for long-term success. However, not all executives recognize how to lead Generation X and Y team members. This valuable workforce segment requires … Continue reading
Posted in UpSearchCoach, UpSearchRecruit, UpSearchRetain
Tagged coach, Generation X, Generation Y, hearding cats, Herding Carts, Lead, Leader, Leadership, Mentor, Vision
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Performance management is a reoccurring theme in my coaching practice. Business leaders are consumed with aligning their strategy, culture and people regardless of their organization’s size. I found Taleo‘s recently published report providing guidance to SMBs on selecting a performance … Continue reading
Posted in UpSearchCoach, UpSearchLearn
Tagged affordability, align, enterprise, HR, integration, performance management, purpose, report, systems, Taleo
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Counteroffers May Be Tempting, but DON’T Bite the Apple | Part 1 – Employee’s Perspective Counteroffers: Part 1 is the first of a three part series and addresses the argument against counteroffers from the job seeker’s perspective. Part 2 and … Continue reading
Posted in UpSearchCoach, UpSearchRecruit, UpSearchRetain
Tagged Counteroffer, Counteroffers, negotiation, retention
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