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Travis Jones

Travis Jones is the CEO of Career Development Partners and a certified career coach. CDP focuses on professional and executive search, retention strategies, succession planning, human resource consulting, outplacement, executive coaching, resume writing and leadership development. You can contact Travis at [email protected] or 918-293-0500.

Think the Holidays are a Bad Time to Job Search – Major Myth

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While it may feel like job seeking during the holidays is a waste of time, it is an exciting time to keep searching and connecting with people! Fact is a sizable percentage of people find their next job by connecting with someone they know. 1) Many companies have already set next year’s goals and determined…

It is lonesome at the Peak – Leaders profit from Coaching

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Today’s most successful companies recognize the value that comes with training talent at all levels. Good development coaching for leadership is always custom tailored to enhance performance and deliver a competitive edge for the organization. Among top talent in executive offices, many leaders have proven themselves to be knowledgeable. That is a given. The difference…

Gratitude Is a Bodybuilding Attitude

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Part of thanksgiving gatherings is asking everyone to share something they are truly thankful for and why. You all know the game. Here are a few that may tickle your funny bone and others that will challenge and encourage. “The thing I am most grateful for right now is elastic waistbands.” – Unknown “Be thankful…

Navigating the Sands of Change – is retirement in your near future

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Navigating the Sands of Change – Is Retirement in Your Near Future Whether you find yourself in the sandwich generation or navigating other distinct circumstances, retirement readiness is on the mind of people at all ages. Your retirement plan is a readiness ‘life plan” and should be every bit as unique as you are. There…

Ageless insights for leaders – inspiring quotes for your life

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Years ago, I began collecting quotes from people that spoke into my life. I wanted to share a few that are worth repeating. We need leadership in the world today, as has been true since creation. These quotes come from people that are not flawless, but examples of much needed leadership thoughts. John Maxwell –…

Every life tells a story: Here is my Faith Journey

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My salvation story beautifully illustrates God’s faithfulness throughout my life. It all began with my parents, who met while studying in Dallas, Texas—my mother at the Dallas Bible Institute and my father at Dallas Theological Seminary. I made my debut at my father’s graduation from DTS in 1951, just four days old. As the second…

Good Leaders learn to unlock the potential in others

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Leaders are often portrayed as born with the gift of leadership and some have it and others do not. But the truth is, that successful leaders do not have the gift from birth but had to learn how to develop the gift. Becoming a good leader requires self-awareness and continually learn and commit to personal…

Pay it forward: Invest in your personal development story

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Dr. Marc D. Gilbert my business professor at John Brown University used to tell me, “What you do today, is important, because it will impact tomorrow.”   Personal and professional development pays dividends down the road of life not only for you but even greater in what you can bring to others. Investment takes time, energy,…

Navigating the Shift: unleashing your leadership potential

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Accepting a promotion into leadership from a manager’s role is not automatic. When you are promoted into a role where you are managing people, you don’t automatically become a leader. There are important distinctions between managing and leading people. Consider these nine differences that will set you apart as a significant leader of your team,…

Brain Banquet: the nutritional benefits of a good read

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Most Americans haven’t read a book in the last year and for the most part, book-reading is on a steady decline from my experience as I talk to people.   Ever wonder why or why not?  Let’s look at why I think we should be reading books on a regular basis. Consider how children are taught…