Most search firms offer knowledge of the marketplace. Many provide resources and manpower. But only the best of the best provide true thought leadership. That is what Carlsen Resources, Inc. (CRI) provides its clients - a partner with its finger on the pulse of the ever-changing global workplace. After all, it's one thing to identify seismic shifts. Anticipating them and planning accordingly is what gives companies and individuals a distinct competitive advantage in the workplace of the 21st century.
CRI boasts one of the most experienced and savvy executive search teams in the media and telecommunications industries. In addition to being tightly connected with the leading professionals within its key sectors, Carlsen Resources' consultants have a deep interest in the trends and marketplace in which their clients operate.
Here's your opportunity to tap Carlsen's knowledge base.
What We're Reading
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Career Intelligence: The 12 New Rules for Work and Life Success by Barbara Moses
- Job security, consistent promotions and clear career paths are not as common in today's workplace. Tomorrow's success stories will be told by career activists. Become one through the valuable tools and insight imparted through this book.
- It's Only Too Late if You Don't Start Now: How to Create Your Second Life at Any Age by Barbara Sher
- As boomers age in record numbers, new opportunities abound in midlife.
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Career Warfare: 10 Rules for Building a Successful Personal Brand and Fighting to Keep It by David D'Alessandro
- As chairman and CEO of John Hancock Financial Services and author of Brand Warfare, D'Alessandro offers winning strategies based on the notion that everyone needs to develop a personal brand to distinguish themselves from others.
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Coaching, Counseling and Mentoring: How to Choose & Use the Right Technique to Boost Employee Performance by Florence M. Stone
- Coaching, counseling, and mentoring can dramatically improve employee productivity and satisfaction. But there's a big difference among the three. Learn through this book how to incorporate them into everyday work interactions.
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The New Leader's 100 Day Action Plan: How to Take Charge, Build Your Team, and Get Immediate Results by George Bradt, Jayme Check and Jorge Pedraza Affiliate
- Nearly half of new leaders fail in their first 18 months. Often, failure is the result of crucial mistakes made in the first 100 days. This practical guide will help you manage your leadership transition toward achieving success.
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Ultimate Guide to Google Adwords by Perry Marshall and Bryan Todd
- Harness the power of this new advertising and marketing medium with insight into how the system works.
What We're Clicking
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www.mediapost.com
- Since 1996, MediaPost has been the leading advertising and media Internet portal providing free tools, news and directories.
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www.adage.com
- One of the most trusted sources of news and intelligence on advertising, marketing and media.
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www.paidcontent.org
- Covers the business of digital media and chronicles the economic evolution of digital content that is shaping the future of the media, information and entertainment industries.
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www.careerjournal.com
- Hosted by The Wall Street Journal, Career Journal is the premier career site for executives, managers and professionals.
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www.allbusiness.com
- An online media and e-commerce company that operates one of the premier business sites on the Web. AllBusiness.com helps business professionals save time and money by addressing real-world business questions and presenting practical solutions.
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www.tvnewsday.com
- The be-all and end-all source on the business of broadcasting, designed to give readers an up-to-the minute briefing on the dynamic world of TV broadcasting with one top-to-bottom scroll.
What We're Adding to Our Favorites
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www.broadbandvideo360.com
- Hosted by president and founder of Broadband Directions LLC, Will Richmond, this blog is a source of information regarding the disruptive nature of broadband video.
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www.thepomoblog.com
- In a blog dedicated to evaluating the postmodernism world of media, Terry Heaton provides insight into the television industry and the development of a TV brand.
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http://www.pbs.org/mediashift
- Hosted by Mark Glaser, this blog tracks how new media-from weblogs to podcasts to citizen journalism-are changing society and culture.
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http://www.digitalmindchange.com/
- This blog contains unique insights into advertising, branding and the creative process in the evolving digital marketplace.
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www.lifehack.org
- Dedicated to people who employ tips and tricks that get things done quickly by automating, increasing productivity and organizing, this blog provides frequently updated news and articles helping you to get things done at a faster pace.
