Mark A. Leon's Blog (29)

Loyalty: It isn’t just for sports teams anymore

Don't give up on corporate loyalty just yet. It is still strong, even during unprecedented times.



If all my friends were to jump off a bridge, I wouldn't follow.

I'd be at the bottom to catch them when…
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Added by Mark A. Leon on October 28, 2010 at 8:30am — No Comments

R.I.P. Recruitment Search Agencies. Thank you for all your contributions but you will not be missed

Why would I write a post about the death of agencies when they are still active and a valued part of many companies budgets and recruitment process? That is a very insightful question and one the deserves a well outlined response.



First, on behalf of all the companies both small and large, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the thousands of valuable human capital assets provided over the years. Those assets have provided us with innovation and productivity that have helped… Continue

Added by Mark A. Leon on October 17, 2010 at 9:30pm — 113 Comments

Imagine all the People Living Life in Peace – Happy Birthday John Lennon

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?” – Henry David Thoreau



Saturday marked what would have been the 70th birthday celebration for one of the most inspirational poets of the 20th Century, John Lennon. A man who led a revolt, a revolt for peace around the world. Tolerance

and acceptance are sometimes the most simple yet most difficult things

to achieve. John believed in both. He united…

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Added by Mark A. Leon on October 11, 2010 at 3:19pm — No Comments

What is in your life bag?

This is a personal evaluation of your life.



As you look at your career, family, social life, health and fitness, are you in a place you want to

be.

We are in unprecedented times of change and challenge.

Now is the time to look closely at our lives, dissect them and determine if we are

on the correct path.



Let this tool serve as a guide to your personal life balance.…



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Added by Mark A. Leon on September 1, 2010 at 10:52pm — No Comments

Why Interviewing Should be More Like A Dating Service

As we consider the reality of surpassing 400 million Americans by 2030, a global recession that continues to linger and a dramatic change in social lifestyle, the schematics of dating have taken on a new framework. Competition is higher and the quality of candidates has shrunken to some questionable lows. Mobile communication and Web 2.0 have reduced the percentage of time spend in actual intimate face to face settings and more and more of us are becoming desensitized to human… Continue

Added by Mark A. Leon on August 9, 2010 at 12:04am — 2 Comments

Pay It Forward! – Support and Encouragement in difficult times does pay off



This will be a short posting but very powerful in its words and message.



A young professional reached out to me for assistance, not just in seeking opportunities with my organization but getting their foot in the professional door of future growth and achievement. I was able to provide some advice, life lessons and words of encouragement to one of the newest additions to the workforce.



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Added by Mark A. Leon on July 27, 2010 at 9:48am — No Comments

Why You Should Never Apply for a Job - Personal Brand Strategy and Social Media Toolkit

This presentation provides insight on developing a personal brand strategy and utilizing social media and networking tools to enhance your leverage in a career search. It has been featured on Slideshare.net as one of the top presentation uploads for July, 2010…


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Added by Mark A. Leon on July 13, 2010 at 4:11am — 2 Comments

With Hope in Her Heart and Wings on Her Heels: The Remarkable Story of Katie Visco

Remarkable story of the human spirit and the ambition to pursue your dreams. Great story!


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Added by Mark A. Leon on July 8, 2010 at 1:44pm — No Comments

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