One common question you’ll get asked in an interview is, “Where do you see yourself in five years?“ When it’s coming from a hiring manager, we usually have an answer ready. When it comes to your personal life, do you have a five-year plan? In the most stressful times in my life, planning brings me…
Why Every Company Needs to Know Its Core Competencies
Every resume has a skills section. It’s an opportunity to highlight your top professional attributes to attract employers. Core competencies serve the same purpose for brands and their customers. Let’s dive into what exactly a core competency is, why you need it, and how to find it in your brand. You might be wondering, “Isn’t…
Goals vs Objectives: The Simple Breakdown
Terminology is everything. Marketing, Sales, Product, Service — virtually every function in a business relies on some common terminology to do their best work. One area where alignment on terminology is essential is goal setting. Whether you use the OKR model, the KPI framework, the Golden Circle, or another methodology, everyone in the company should…
Best Goal Setting Worksheet to Help You Plan & Achieve
Accomplishing your goals is an incredibly gratifying feeling. However, it can sometimes be challenging to get that feeling, as achieving your goals takes time, effort, and a structured process. This is why it’s important to create plans of action for meeting the goals that will help you stay motivated and ensure you’re on the right…