Disruptive Leadership: Unconventional Strategies for Modern Managers

Read time: 2-3 minutes Yesterday’s leadership styles won’t solve today’s challenges. Today’s most effective managers are flipping traditional management on its head—embracing disruption, experimentation, and human-centered leadership to drive performance. 1. Leading Without Titles Startups like Buffer have tested flatter hierarchies where influence—not title—drives collaboration and accountability. 2. Radical Transparency Companies like GitLab and Glassdoor…

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Surviving the AI Revolution: Career Pivots for the Future

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the job market, many professionals face the challenge of adapting to a rapidly evolving workplace. Jobs that once seemed secure are being automated, making upskilling and career pivots essential for long-term success. If you’re wondering how to stay competitive in an AI-dominated world, here’s a roadmap to future-proof your career.…

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Data Hygiene & Cybersecurity: Essential Spring Cleaning for Career Success

In today’s digital landscape, strong data hygiene and cybersecurity practices are essential—not just for efficiency but for protecting sensitive information. Just as spring cleaning helps refresh physical spaces, digital housekeeping ensures your professional data remains organized, accurate, and safe. Here’s how to keep your digital workspace clean and secure. 1. Purge Outdated Information Old files,…

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Women Who Changed History: Unsung Trailblazers

History is filled with remarkable women whose contributions have sometimes gone with lesser levels of notoriety. While icons like Rosa Parks and Marie Curie are widely recognized, others have paved the way for gender equality and other milestones without the same recognition. Here are six women we thought you’d like to know of who made a…

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Thanksgiving at Children of the Nations

For Thanksgiving 2013, Exact Staff and WPO sponsored a group of 20 families with children of all ages to package meals for Children of the Nations. This non-profit group provides wholesome meals for families in countries ravaged by starvation, as well as orphans who have no other way to get food. After several fun hours…

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The Very Best Friend You Can Have When Looking For A JOB!

In a tight market trying to get a job can be an impersonal, anonymous and downright defeating process.  You need a friend/contact that is “connected,” one who is “networked” and has your BEST INTEREST at heart.  YOU NEED TO BE WORKING WITH A RECRUITER from EXACT STAFF.  Here are 6 HUGE reasons why you need…

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Unusual Antics and Questions

Today’s LA Times featured an article about the unusual antics and questions that some companies are using to hire their talent.  I’ve included the list of oddball interview questions that were included as well as the top reasons applicants made poor impressions during their interviews.  Oddball questions: Name five uses for a stapler, without the…

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BEST VALENTINE’S DAY QUOTES EVER!

Happy Valentine’s Day to all!  We’ve included the best Valentine’s quotes we could find that you can share with your special Valentine today! “You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep because reality is finally better than your dreams.” -Dr. Seuss “Love is the condition in which the happiness of another person is…

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BEST EVER APPS TO MAKE YOU MORE PRODUCTIVE!

Let’s face it, anything that can make your life easier and more productive is a welcome addition!  I’ve come to rely on several apps that I know have been great tools for me so let me share my top five with you: DropBox– functions as an  online backup and file storage tool. You can use…

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DELETE THIS INFO. FROM YOUR RESUME SO WE CAN GET YOU EMPLOYED!

I was talking to a candidate in our lobby this morning and I asked to see her resume.  She had terrific experience, exceptional skills and I have NO DOUBT that we will be placing her in a terrific career. BUT, I asked her to remove 3 things from her resume to give her the best…

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