Jeff Havens is a speaker, author, and professional development expert who tackles leadership, generational, and professional development issues with an exceptional blend of content and entertainment. He is a contributing writer to Fast Company, Entrepreneur, BusinessWeek, The Wall Street Journal; and has been featured on CNBC and Fox Business. For more information, or to bring Jeff to your next meeting, contact Donna Buttice at Platinum Speakers Agency at 630.330.7533.
Decisions. Our life is full of them, and that’s why our lives are often very annoying. I don’t remember ever agreeing to become an adult, do you? I never asked for this. I was perfectly happy as a child, being force-fed peanut butter and jelly sandwiches because that was the easiest thing for my mom…
So one of the nicest things ever happened to me last week, and I’ve been saving it for this week so I could share it with you. If you’ve ever seen any of my Uncrapify Your Life! show, you’ll know that I talk a little bit about how small things often yield the largest rewards.…
It’s video Thursday! Here’s part two in our series about interviews. Watch right now to find out how NOT to answer a common interview question.
Hello, everyone!!!!!!! You’ll notice an absurd number of exclamation points to start off this week’s blog. That’s because I’m trying to trick myself into being excited today. Right now I’m so tired that I’m not entirely certain I’m writing this in English. After an evening presentation of Uncrapify Your Life! in Las Vegas, I have…
Today’s video is how to totally bomb an interview. Watch now, thank me later! Be sure to share this with your friends who are in the interview process!
Hello again! Last week we talked about various ways to be a terrible salesperson, and I hope you took that to heart. This week, though, we’re going to discuss some of the managerial techniques that will help you receive a wildly enthusiastic round of applause from your employees on the day of your retirement. Every…
Simple Steps to Help You Become a Terrible Salesperson If you’re like most people, you’re reading this newsletter in the hope of finding a few ideas that will make you better at your job. But has it ever occurred to you that maybe you shouldn’t try to get any better? There are other jobs, you…
I’m glad it’s this week, but that means it’s not last week. Last week someone broke into my girlfriend’s office and stole her phone, along with a coworker’s headphones and someone else’s laptop. I think I would actually rather someone steal my car. What’s a stolen laptop worth – $400, maybe $500? But the information…
My laziness is your reward! I didn’t post a video on the blog last week so now I’m sharing two at once! Happy YouTubing!
Welcome back! By now you should be settled back into your normal working routine. The holidays are over, it’s a brand new year, and there are things that need to get done. Or do they? Fortunately for you, I know how to help you avoid the persistent, nagging problem of your ambition. From time immemorial,…