Last month, Goodwills across the country celebrated Goodwill Week, and here in Northern Arizona, we marked the occasion with four major job fairs and hiring events, including two here in Cottonwood. There were also some terrific proclamations from elected officials commending Goodwill for the positive effect it has in people’s lives through our work to turn potential into employment and connect people with careers. The recognition is very nice, but the real reward in working at Goodwill is … [Read more...] about The Job Connection Invested in Job Seekers’ Success
Connection
Using Connection Strategies
Success is leveraged by our connections, but relationships take thought, focus, effort and time to develop. Have you ever experienced what you thought was a great connection with a potential customer or client that resulted in zip, nada, nothing? All too often, I hear business owners talk about strong leads that never seem to roll around. So what gives? How do you keep the conversation going and capitalize on all those great leads you initially felt were a good fit? While first impressions are … [Read more...] about Using Connection Strategies
Work Where You Want, When You Want
The last decade has seen an explosion in technologies that make it possible, even easy, for knowledge workers to get things done away from the office. This “Always On” capability has been a bit of a mixed blessing – no longer can we just close our office doors for the night and be away from work. It’s hard to do that when your email chirps the phone in your pocket 24x7 but it also means we have a lot more flexibility in where (and when) we choose to get things done. Case in point: I’m using a … [Read more...] about Work Where You Want, When You Want
Man Sought in Connection With Hill Fire
Coconino County Sheriff’s Deputies are attempting to contact a person of interest identified as Obrian Wilson Kee who witnesses saw in close proximity to the Hill Fire around the time it started. He is described as a Native American Male approximately 20 years old with short black hair, 5’ 8” in height and weighing about 140 pounds and last seen wearing a red tee shirt, blue jeans and black combat style boots. Anyone with information regarding Mr. Kee’s possible whereabouts is asked to … [Read more...] about Man Sought in Connection With Hill Fire
