Chris Posti, president of Posti & Associates in Pittsburgh, is author of "The Shortest Distance between You and your New Job," available on Amazon.com.
Chris Posti can be reached via e-mail or at 724-344-1668
Consider what office space says about your business
By Chris PostiSome time ago, I was summoned to a panicked business owner’s office to discuss his urgent need for employee training on sexual harassment. It seemed that some of the employees had been badly misbehaving, and the owner was gravely concerned …
Beer-drinking college students learn lessons
By Chris PostiWhile standing in line at my local grocery story, I ran into a former neighbor who was greatly distressed about her twin sons, Patrick and Anthony. She lamented that although the twins had graduated last May, they have not found …
Emails piling up? It’s time to ‘be ruthless’
By Chris PostiI’ll admit it, I’m an email hoarder, possessed by an unrealistic fear that I will need to refer to my old emails again, “someday.” But someday rarely (and usually never) comes. Nonetheless, that’s how I came to acquire 4,197 emails …
Time to dream up creativity
By Chris PostiWhen I am trying to come up with a fresh idea or need to solve a dilemma, you know what I do? I stay in bed! Not all day, mind you, but I linger a while before getting up and …
It’s never too late to grow up
By Chris PostiLately, I’ve been hearing from a lot of people who are trying to figure out what they want to be when they grow up. The only problem is, they are already grown up. Maybe they are a few years out …
Look in the mirror — would you hire you?
By Chris PostiIf you have been interviewing but are not getting job offers, this column is for you. Even if we have not met, I feel I know you, because I see people just like you nearly every week. Some of you …
Coaching can help struggling work groups
By Chris PostiNo matter where you work, it’s never perfect. Let’s face it, the workplace is made up of complex, imperfect humans, working in an environment that is often stressful and relentless. That’s a mix that inevitably creates some level of dysfunction. …
Your career could benefit from a coach
By Chris PostiImagine you are called into your boss’s office and are told that you need to work with an executive coach. How do you react? If you are like most people, you probably behave somewhat defensively. You might wonder what the …
Role of sales rep has been elevated
By Chris PostiCan you guess the one career that — regardless of the economy — always has plenty of job openings? It’s sales. Sales is an ideal place to start a career, learn about business, enjoy a measure of independence, and — …
‘Traditional’ advice instills fear, thwarts ventures
By Chris PostiWhat’s really stopping you from starting your own business? Lack of money? Unsure of what business to start? Struggling with what to do first? According to Tom Volkar, founder of CoreU Coaching — who has helped hundreds to start their …
Psychology a key component of employment interviews
By Chris PostiIf anyone thinks that psychology is not a key component of sports, take a look at Tiger Woods' abysmal scores since his fall from grace. During his 749-day winless streak, he tried to change things up by changing swing coaches, …
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