Tag Archives: Natural Skills

Just Say No to New Year’s Resolutions!

Posted on February 4, 2016 by

We love New Year’s Resolutions, making them, breaking them, and making fun of them (it’s the number one subject of the first Sunday comic section of the New Year). Anything but keeping them! Research suggests that about 45% of people … Continue reading →

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Gary Dreams of Meaning and Satisfaction

Posted on January 28, 2016 by

When I was quite young I had the usual answers to that oft asked question, “What are you going to be when you grow up.”  Since my father was a physician, I often as not answered “Doctor” rather than “Fireman” … Continue reading →

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How to Develop Excellence in Your Children

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

Periodically I run across an article in the newspaper or a magazine lamenting the state of education in the United States and how we are falling behind other countries in math, science, engineering, etc. The articles usually go on to … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Sell by Taking My Own Advice

Posted on August 13, 2013 by

At Your Talent Advantage one of the things we pride ourselves in is that we live the theory. By that we mean that we integrate into our personal and business lives the very things we coach others to do. First … Continue reading →

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The Time is Now: Claim Your Talent Advantage

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

When I speak to groups about Talent Advantage I always begin by clearly defining everything the concept encompasses. Simply put, Your Talent Advantage is the idea that each of us is born with a unique set of natural skills. When we … Continue reading →

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Three Roadblocks to Living Your Talent Advantage

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Claiming your Talent Advantage and using it to Live Your Talents are more than theoretical concepts for me. I believe that Your Talent Advantage is not only your birthright, but the road to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

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Choosing a Career – A Different Approach

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

By Gary M. Jordon, Ph.D. How did you choose your career? For most people it was not really a choice at all. Far too many people grab the first job they are offered that sounds good when they are looking … Continue reading →

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What to Do, What to Be – An Activity’s Dilemma

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

“What do you want to be?” A common question asked by solicitous adults of bewildered children throughout their early years. I always solved the problem by jumping on my parent’s bandwagon. “A Doctor!” I would proclaim boldly and realize I … Continue reading →

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Don’t Ignore Opportunity’s Knock

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

When I was growing up I used to love to build things. I would design them in my head and then try to turn my designs into reality. Unfortunately for me my parents only half-heartedly supported my interest, and as … Continue reading →

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How to Find a Satisfying Career: Putting Your Natural Skills to Work

Posted on January 24, 2013 by

There is an old Chinese proverb from Lao Tzu that says “Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime.” My version would read “Give … Continue reading →

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