Articles of Interest for December 28, 2017

SET - Strategic • Engaged • Teamwork

Strategic
• Five Steps to a Strategic Career Plan for 2018 (Association for Talent Development, 12/27)

Engaged
• Career Connectors Could Help You Find The Perfect Job in 2018 (AZ Big Media, 12/27)

Teamwork
• Michigan State Surprises Strength Coach with Holiday Bowl Trophy (Detroit Free Press, 12/28)
- This isn't your typical article but it epitomizes how important it is to have on your team people who will offer a 'unselfish commitment, motivation and teamwork that ultimately leads to the team's overall success.'

Interview tips
• How to Answer 6 Curveball Interview Questions That May Be Thrown Your Way (CNBC, 12/27)

Articles of Interest for December 18, 2017

SET - Strategic • Engaged • Teamwork

Picture on the campus of Pacific University, where I serve as the Sports Information Director. Quote from Jon Gordon

Strategic
• How to Set Goals for Next Year (Glassdoor, 12/13)
• 10 Goals That Will Grow Your Platform This Year (Platform University, 12/6)

Engaged
• Improving Your Outlook Starts with Reframing Your Thoughts (Psychology Today, 12/14)
• How a Thank You Note Can Give Job Seekers an Edge (Peach State Federal Credit Union, 12/18)

Teamwork
• Improving Your Outlook Starts with Reframing Your Thoughts (Psychology Today, 12/14)

Resume tips
• The 13 Best Resume Tips for 2017 (U.S. News & World Report, 12/7)

Interview tips
• Don't Play the Blame Game When Discussing Previous Jobs (U.S. News & World Report, 12/13)

Republished: Leadership Promises - The Key to Continued Success (Dec. 17, 2017)

This originally appeared in the "Leadership Promises for Everyday" by John Maxwell

"And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also."  2 Timothy 2:2

Leadership is like a running head start for the team. Leaders see farther than their teammates. They see things more quickly than their teammates. They know what's going to happen and can anticipate it. As a result, they get the team moving in the right direction ahead of time and for that reason, the team is in a position to win. The greater the challenge, the greater the need for the many advantages that leadership provides. If you want to win - and keep winning for a long time - train players on the team to become better leaders.

The power of leadership carries over into every field. The business run by good leaders often finds its market niche first and outperforms its rivals, even if the rivals possess greater talent. The non-profit organization headed by strong leaders recruits more people, equips them to lead, and serves a greater number of people as a result.

Look behind the scenes of any great undertaking, and you will always find a strong leader. That's why I say that the difference between two equally talented teams is leadership.