Brenda Buck, CPCU, CIC, CPIW Set the Wheels in Motion is an idiom, meaning: to cause a series of actions to start that which will help you achieve what you want. Decide First, decide what you want and decide when you want it. Perhaps you have heard the story about three frogs sitting on lily
Career Development
The Special Interest Communities had a great year and have big plans for 2022. There will be more virtual meetings, more opportunities to network, and more options to hear subject matter experts. Remember – all IAIP members are welcome to join one or all the SICs, this benefit is included in your membership dues. This article is
By Jackie Hoyt, President/Owner, Hillsboro Title Company It’s an interesting time to be a business leader. Recent research shows that 25% of employees are considering a job change, while 60% of leaders are still feeling daily burnout. From hospitality to retail, many industries are facing record labor shortages. In the title industry, a completely unprecedented
by Ben Baker It is staggering how many times I have asked CEOs, founders, leaders, and employees at all levels, “what makes YOU valuable, to whom and why?” and either get a stammering nonsensical type answer or a blank stare. As organizations, and those who work within them, having everyone answer these questions quickly and succinctly is
By Dr. Claire Muselman As I sat down in a meeting with the President of our organization in 2018, the term executive presence is exchanged. The concept of executive presence is not one I knew much about at the time. I became quite inquisitive about the context, as well as the meaning. The late Michael
Cindy Prudhomme, AINS, CPIA, CIIP, CLP After a year of lockdown, adapting to the quarantine lifestyle, and learning that we really can do business without shaking hands or going out to lunch, I took a moment to reflect on the last year… how I came into it and how things worked out. When businesses shut
By Bruce Tulgan Do you want to be indispensable at work? Do you want to be that ‘go-to’ person who is depended upon by so many of your colleagues? Do you want to be somebody who adds value consistently? Somebody who gets things done? How do you do that without making yourself hopelessly overcommitted? If
By Lisa R Hardin, CPCU, CPIW, AIC, AIS, ACS, AINS, CCLA, ACLA, CLP, DAE Claims Specialist, Sentry Insurance The entire insurance industry is built on the idea of a promise – in exchange for a premium payment, the insurance company promises to pay the insured if a covered event occurs. It’s the responsibility of the
Coaching is based on a relationship between two people and involves giving support, developing potential and enhancing performance in employees or colleagues. Knowing how and when to coach is an essential skill for leaders in developing individuals and teams. Coaching focuses on helping another person learn in ways that help them grow personally or professionally.
Submitted by Kimberly Shattuck, CISR, CPIA, CPIW, DAE, CLP Whether you are applying to business school or a job, it’s time to review your online presence. We all need to clean up any embarrassing albums, outburst, and demonstrate our level of professional online engagement. Poor judgment online can affect you keeping your job. Social media