Are You Mature The Struggle of Klout to Measure On-line Influence Marla Gottschalk

Are You Mature The Struggle of Klout to Measure On-line Influence Marla Gottschalk Observing the evolution and challenges faced by Klout, a venture designed to measure the on-line influence of an individual or organization, has been nothing short of fascinating. Changes in the Klout algorithm (and its impact upon scores) can send the world of social media into a frenzy. The overriding opinion seems to be that you shouldnt mess with the numbers, right? But, that is absolutely wrong â€" in fact, you should. I have a very different perspective on Klouts struggle to develop into a meaningful measure. I find the struggle to be quite predictable. Probably because where I come from, when a new construct and its measurement are proposed, it often takes a very long time to determine true value and identify prudent uses in the real world. On one hand, the outcry that resonates after a scoring revision is an excellent sign. It lets us know that Klout, at the very least, was actively being considered as one measure of influence. On the other hand, it becomes obvious that the scope of the development phase, may have needed to be more controlled to allow for necessary iterations occur. In psychology, the development of a new construct is an important and often long-winded process. However, when you consider the importance of measuring concepts, such as intelligence and motivation, the development of that construct â€" and its valid measurement â€" are paramount. All in all, you must tread quite carefully. A Framework It may be useful to view Klout in reference to a few traditional elements of construct development: Does Klout have Face Validity? In other words, does the idea and its components seem to make logical sense. Does the measure demonstrate reliability? In other words, can the measure show consistency. Does Klout possess Content Validity? Do the components that make up the measure adequately represent the elements of influence. Does the measure have Construct Validity? When you look at scores on the measure, the scores should jive with other key markers of influence. (Convergent and divergent validity.) There is another point to briefly consider here. Klout may be measuring Potential to Influence and not Influence itself. We simply do not know. As with other constructs, such as job satisfaction and its relationship with turnover â€" Klout scores may signal an impact on attitudes, yet the relationship with behavior, is not a causal one. Time to Mature All in all, Klout has to be allowed the time to develop fully. The algorithm should be subject to changes and iterations, as the organization sees fit, to adequately develop the measure. Dr. Marla Gottschalk is a Workplace Psychologist. You can also find her on Twitter and Linkedin.

How to Help Writing a Resume Summary Involving Animals

How to Help Writing a Resume Summary Involving AnimalsThere are many things that you can include in your resume summary involving animals. Of course, this is something that you have to make sure you mention so that it doesn't look as if you didn't even try to fill out the rest of the document. The most important thing is to make sure that you list everything that you know about them.One of the things that you have to make sure you list are skills. Skills are the most important thing that you can include when filling out a resume. You don't want to leave anything out that involves skills. What skills are listed will help to show what kind of work experience you have and what kind of education you have.Once you find all of the skills that you feel are needed, you then have to find out which of those skills you feel are not needed. As a result, you have to think about what you really need to include on your resume. This will help you get it to the right section of the resume where it wi ll be easy for the employer to read.Then you have to find out what you do not need to include in your resume. As a result, you must decide what is missing from your resume so that you can move it up so that it can be considered when you are trying to get your resume to be read. For example, if you know that you have some volunteering or internships in order to help with your skills, then you might not need to list that as an example.In addition, you should look at how many years of experience you have with certain things. Of course, these things will be part of your skills and will be needed to get you into the position that you are trying to get into. Of course, you can use these things when you go to write your resume.Finally, you have to make sure that you have a good thing written about you on your resume. The best way to do this is to include the fact that you want to work with animals. The best thing about this is that it is something that you can say on your resume without gi ving them away.So, when you are trying to create a resume summary involving animals, you should include those things that you want to do and include the reasons why you want to do those things. You should also include anything that you did in school that can be applied to working with animals. Of course, this will help you get into any type of job that you are looking for.When you are trying to create a resume summary involving animals, remember that the best way to make sure that you are getting the information that you need is to write it exactly how you want it to be. The best thing is to avoid leaving anything out that you feel is important and to be sure that you write it in a way that will be easy for the employer to read.

Why Were So Hateful To Strangers - Kathy Caprino

Why We’re So Hateful To Strangers Free image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net I was speaking today with my friend Mary Lou Quinlan about the hateful responses I’ve received to some of my Forbes and Huffington Post pieces in the past year.   Most often these furious responses come from readers of large websites such as Yahoo! or MSNBC where my posts have been picked up. An interesting phenomenon is that the more positive and upbeat my posts are (about creating a more satisfying career, for instance), the more vitriolic the response. I shared with Mary Lou that I’ve been utterly floored when complete strangers write comments on my posts that are filled with anger, envy, rage, victimization, hopelessness, and worse.   And folks make wild assumptions about my life and my financial situation not knowing anything about the reality of my life, as if to say, “Sure, Kathy can talk about a satisfying career â€" look what she’s got going for her!” I’ve had to scratch my head at the rageful and critical projections and assumptions people make about complete strangers.   As a trained therapist and coach who works with thousands of professionals each year, I’ve learned this â€" what people write and say is much more about them than about the subject of their communications. The Human Potential For Cruelty There’s been powerful research conducted by scientists proving that humans are much more willing than you’d guess to inflict pain and suffering on strangers when authority figures tell us to.   Further, there have been scores of recent research studies on cyber bullying and online cruelty, which is on the rise particularly amidst the teen and young adult population.   One recent study revealed that 88% of social media-using teens have witnessed other people being mean or cruel on social network sites. Why  are we so eager to send our hate to those we can’t see? Below are the top six reasons I believe we feel free to hate on complete strangers (especially online writers): 1)           Our pent up rage from our overwhelming lives has to be released somehow 2)           We think that because we can’t see these people, they don’t hurt when they’re assaulted 3)           We mistakenly assume that running folks down will bolster us up (it doesn’t) 4)           Attacking strangers relieves our anxiety and pain (for a minute), but has fewer real-life consequences than confronting the people we truly need to tell off 5)           These strangers (writers on Forbes, for instance) represent authority figures â€" and authority (in general) sucks 6)           When writers discuss how to have a more successful life or how to take control of your life, it makes people who are feeling hopeless and helpless very mad I’m not saying that readers shouldn’t share their heartfelt views and insights on issues that matter to them.   I am saying, however, that if you can’t express yourself without hateful, over-the-top emotion and irrationality, then you’ve got some big work to do.   It’s time to go inward and address your challenges rather than expend precious energy spewing outwardly. Next time you want to hate on a writer who presents his or her views to create a conversation, I’d ask you think about thisremember that what you say on these posts (and everywhere you speak or write) is a mirror of what you think about yourself.   It reveals SO much more about you than about the person you’re attacking.   Do you really want to spend you timing crushing some stranger who’s simply sharing his/her views?   I think it might be time to actually DO something constructive about the pain and anger you feel, and handle it directly, in your own life and in your relationships, that truly the need the work. Sowho do you really want to tell off today, and isn’t it time you did something constructive about it?

Are You a Resume Hoarder

Are You a Resume Hoarder Resume to Referral has a brilliant infographic called Avoid Being a Resume Hoarder that points out some of the things job seekers tend to keep on their resumes that should have been tossed out with the trash years ago.Writing a resume can be an emotional process and it can be difficult for some to maintain objectivity during the writing process because the person has become attached to their own stuff. They remember the grit and determination that went into some of their earlier achievements and tend to ignore whether the information is relevant to their current target market. Here are some examples of information I see on resumes that should have been put out to pasture by now.The award you won for the Y2K project 13 years ago.The names of the accounts you worked on 7 jobs ago.Mention of the 3 colleges you attended before you graduated from the fourth one.The leadership role you held in your college fraternity 5 years ago.The 3 internships that proceeded your 3 most recent paid jobs .The “knowledge of Spanish” you acquired after 3 years of high school studyThe study abroad semester you did back in college.Take a deep breath. Let it go. And if you cant, find a resume writer who can provide the objectivity necessary to propel your candidacy into the future and not leave you stuck in the past.

Live Career Workshop August 11th - Hallie Crawford

Live Career Workshop August 11th Theres no doubt about it the world can seem like a scary place right now. And for many of us, what is especially unnerving is the way the unemployment rate continues to rise. If you are one of those fearful of losing your job, have recently been laid off, or are searching for your ideal career this presentation is a must-attend event. Career transitions can be trying; and even more difficult during a job crisis. In this FREE workshop “Survive the Job Crisis: Creating Career Possibilities for Yourself in Three Short Steps”, you will learn how to successfully manage whatever career transition you are currently facing. In this presentation, I will give you the three critical steps you need to take right now in order to survive the job crisis. I will show you how to create possibilities for yourself despite the tough economy. If you want to find out how to survive, and even thrive, during these tough times, join us! Listen to Hallies audio message for this event here Tuesday August 11th 7:00 â€" 9:00 PM Social Hall at Temple Kol Emeth located at 1415 Old Canton Rd. in Marietta, GA. Get directions from Google Maps **This event is free and open to the public! Please feel free to bring your friends, family and anyone else who can benefit.**

Using a Writer for Resume Writing Service

Using a Writer for Resume Writing ServiceA resume writing service is designed to help job seekers with no experience get their desired jobs. There are plenty of such services available and this article will focus on just one - writerforhire.com. This site has long been established as the top place for writers in the industry, and is the number one website for resumes for most people looking for a new job.There are two ways you can go about getting your work and writing a resume for a job with no experience is now made easy thanks to these professionals. In the first method, you can sign up for the website and be automatically emailed a list of jobs that match your qualifications. They also have interactive work from home tutorials that help you get started on your own resume writing skills.If you are nervous about trying your hand at writing a resume for a new job, there is a third way. You can use a writing service to do it for you. Writing services are designed to write a resume fo r a job with no experience for you.While there are plenty of examples to follow on their site, we suggest that you take a few minutes to read the resume writing tips and see how they can help you. Their company name will give you an idea of what they specialize in, and some of their more specialized services include personal writing, web content writing, writing articles, and research services. They are sure to be able to get your writing done quickly, and create a quality resume for you.If you don't want to hire a professional to write your resume, you can still benefit from using a service. Some good things to look for when hiring a writing service is whether they offer automated output. Most of them offer this, and even if you don't, this will save you time. An automated process does not mean that your writing will be sloppily done, it simply means that the writing service will get the job done fast.WriterForhire also offers you a sample resume for you to read. It's a good way to see what they have to offer, and how they work. In addition, you can usually see how their service works from the samples, which is nice for reference.The benefit of hiring a writer to write your resume is that the resume will be written by someone who has worked for the company before. You should therefore expect a lot more professionalism in your writing. This is why many people use a writing service to get their resume done.

How to Make Friends While Climbing the Corporate Ladder

How to Make Friends While Climbing the Corporate Ladder It can be difficult to maintain friendships at work when you get promoted â€" especially if you’re managing your friends. How do you straddle the line between being a good friend and a good boss? We asked these seasoned business leaders and Advisors in The Oracles for their advice. 1. Be honest. Bethenny Frankel, courtesy of The Oracles While you can make new friends at work, your best friends are often from childhood. To gain respect as a boss and a friend, be loyal and direct. I have no time for nonsense and I don’t play favorites. I have favorites because they’re the best. Every kid doesn’t deserve a ribbon. That’s not life. Be kind, but it’s not group therapy. Sometimes you have to give feedback to someone you care about personally. Help them finesse their ideas and give them color. Most ideas aren’t terrible, but many people aren’t able to execute on them. I’m not an expert on all ideas, but I can tell when someone is all talk and no action. At the end of the day, remember it’s called “show business,” not “show friends.” â€"Bethenny Frankel, entrepreneur and philanthropist; founder of the Skinnygirl lifestyle brand and the charity BStrong, New York Times bestselling author, and Shark on “Shark Tank”; follow Bethenny on Twitter and Instagram 2. Don’t let your ego increase with your rank. Jocko Willink, courtesy of The Oracles My ego didn’t increase with rank as I got promoted in the SEAL Teams and began managing my friends. I still treated everyone with respect, asked others for their opinions, and didn’t act like I was better than anyone. Leadership requires a balance between being a boss and a friend. If you’re too close, it’s difficult to have hard conversations. You might avoid giving someone the feedback they need to improve, or not have the awareness to fire someone for the good of the company. But if you’re too detached, you may be too quick to fire people to save a buck or overwork your team, thereby developing a reputation of not caring. Slowly open the door to friendship and test individuals’ ability to handle the relationship. If they become unprofessional, back off and detach. If you open up too quickly and they can’t handle it, you have to end the friendship, which can damage your professional relationship. â€"Jocko Willink, retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, co-founder of Echelon Front, partner in Origin USA, and host of the top-rated “Jocko Podcast” 3. Empower your team to do their job. Judd Rosenblatt, courtesy of The Oracles I struggled with this in my early days as a boss. My default was to give orders, expect results, and lay on the constructive criticism when needed, even though many of my employees were also my friends. Unsurprisingly, this created some tension. I later realized that my employees’ goals were the same as mine and that I should empower them to reach their full potential instead of dictating to them. Most people want to be good at their jobs, and if you’re hiring top talent, they probably know how to do their jobs better than you do. I believe that being a friend and a boss can be an asset. Every week, I check in with all 25 employees one-on-one to create an open line of communication about their work and anything else in their lives they want to share. By respecting everyone as a person, I can pre-empt problems before they happen, give my team the tools and motivation they need to do well, and even receive a bit of honest criticism myself. â€"Judd Rosenblatt, founder and CEO of AE Studio, an Agile web development and data science company dedicated to increasing human agency; connect with Judd on LinkedIn 4. Stay detached and professional at work. Bryce Welker, courtesy of The Oracles Whether you become friends with your employees or you hire your friends, it’s not easy to be both someone’s friend and their boss. If you can honestly see yourself being great friends with every single person in your company, then by all means go for it. But you’re probably not going to be able to do this with everyone you work with, making it difficult to work alongside those you’re already friends with as well as those you aren’t. To avoid playing favorites, maintain the same level of detached professionalism with everyone when you’re on the clock. There’s nothing wrong with showing camaraderie outside of work hours by getting together socially in your free time. However, don’t organize these events in association with your work, and don’t treat the people you see after hours like pals at the office. â€"Bryce Welker, CEO of online education company Crush Empire and founder of Crush The CPA Exam; connect with Bryce on LinkedIn 5. Make all your decisions with integrity. Peter Hernandez, courtesy of The Oracles Finding that balance is really difficult, but it’s possible if you make all your decisions ethically and with integrity. Before any conflicts arise, explain to your friend that your job is to do what’s right for the company. For example, if he or she applies for an internal position but there’s a better candidate, choosing your friend is not what’s best for the business. If your judgment is cloudy in the face of a tough decision like that, journal on it, pray about it, or talk it through with someone you trust. If you’re being a good boss, you’re also being a good friend. For example, if your friend does something that isn’t in the company’s best interest, you aren’t being a friend by condoning it. That gets into the definition of friendship: Are friends here to enable us or help us grow? â€"Peter Hernandez, president of the Western Region at Douglas Elliman; founder and president of Teles Properties 6. Care personally and challenge directly. Tom Shieh, courtesy of The Oracles Kim Scott’s book “Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want by Saying What You Mean” talks about caring personally and challenging directly. That’s what it takes to straddle the line between being a boss and maintaining friendships. Speak the truth in love; otherwise you risk being too timid to lead effectively or overly harsh and impersonally critical. Business isn’t just business; it’s extremely personal. It’s not enough to focus only on someone’s ability to perform. A strong leader develops genuine relationships with their team, cares about them as individuals, and takes time to understand their perspective. They also say what needs to be said. When you’re willing to deliver hard feedback, address the elephant in the room, and make tough calls, you gain the respect of your team. As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another. â€"Tom Shieh, CEO of Crimcheck, advisory board member to Defy Ventures, and advisor to Tiny Devotions; connect with Tom on Facebook 7. Ensure your team’s goals are aligned with your own. Brandon Dawson, courtesy of The Oracles If I have to treat you like I’m a “boss,” we aren’t going to find success working together, even if we’re friends. The role of a leader and friend is to positively impact those you’re committed to. People want to work with leaders who are interested in their success. You spend more time with your team than your family, so you want to know they have your back and vice versa. To be a good boss and friend, ensure your team’s personal, professional, and financial goals are aligned with yours and your business’s. If they know you’re fighting for their goals, they will work hard to make yours a priority. Then if you have to be hard on them, they know it’s because you want them to succeed, so they’re receptive to your feedback. When you work side by side, they will also trust and follow you. Creating confidence this way means that when you’re losing, you fight together, and when you win, you celebrate together. â€"Brandon Dawson, serial entrepreneur and co-founder and CEO of Cardone Ventures; founder and CEO of Audigy; host of “The B Dawson Show” podcast; connect with Brandon on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn 8. Be a leader, not a boss. Patch Baker, courtesy of The Oracles My former commander in the Marines, Major General James Mattis, never spoke of his rank. We followed him because he was a leader, not because of the rank on his collar. We believed in the mission and his ability to lead us to complete it. Stop being a boss and be a leader. Just like the quarterback is not the boss of the linemen or running backs, I’m not the boss of my team. I don’t have employees â€" I have teammates. You’re working together to get to the same end zone. The second you become a boss is the second you stifle your business growth. Instead, hire the right people and give them the authority, knowledge, and guidelines to be successful on the team. Do that and you’ll be surprised at the initiative they’ll show to grow your business for you. â€"Patch Baker, founder and CEO of Mobius Media Solutions; former U.S. Marine, with a mission to help people leave the military today and not feel abandoned tomorrow   Want to share your insights in a future article? Join The Oracles, a mastermind group of the world’s leading entrepreneurs who share their success strategies to help others grow their businesses and build better lives. Apply here. For more free business insider advice, follow The Oracles on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.