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Think of leadership as a design project — you’d approach the design of a building with a clear vision, strategic planning, and attention to detail. Here’s an actionable blueprint to help you cultivate inspirational, transformative leadership in your firm. BONUS: View and download Chapter 10 – Influence: Developing Leaders (PDF).

Over the past year, we have seen so many terrific, highly accomplished and experienced people who found themselves looking for new jobs. During the The Great Recession, we set up a new section called “Help Desk.” This is the beginning of a new series of posts called When your new job is to find your next job.

When your new job is to find your next job — What’s the best way to find the right career opportunities for yourself? This series has practical suggestions for opening new doors of opportunity, even in difficult times.

This is the continuation of a new series of posts called When your new job is to find your next job — Market Positioning and Professional Credentials.

Your job is always to find your own next job — whether it’s within your current company or in a new situation. It takes ingenuity and diligence to find the right one. Here are some practical suggestions for opening new doors of opportunity, especially in difficult times.

Are you looking to open the door to new opportunities? Now is the time to ask the question, “What do you want employers to know about you?” and then take it on the road.

Now is a great time to take stock of your own talents and capabilities and open the door to new opportunities. Learn more in our final step of “When your new job is to find your next job” series.

“Planning for the future, especially for businesses, is crucial. Without a road map to help navigate the long-term, businesses risk being left in the dust of a rapidly evolving world.” — Continuum Innovation

As Martin Heidegger has said, “We move between the no longer and the not yet.” Every day, we hear that a recession is coming. What can we do to survive the rolling wave of economic change that may reach us very soon?