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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.

Shining with Hope in 2025; looking back at the lessons of 2024

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You probably did not hope for or expect in Oklahoma the biggest January snowstorm in seven years, as you were making your New Year’s Resolutions! Even the weather forecast did not anticipate what we received in Tulsa, You in all probability did not factor in ‘tribulations’ as you were thinking about your hopes for 2025….

Healthy Organizations begin with Strong Core Values

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Guiding principles shapes the culture, decision-making processes, and relationships within organizations, not only with its employees but clients, stakeholders and in the communities in which they serve and live. As a board member of Oklahoma Ethics Consortium over the past 15 years, I have benefited from the organization’s guiding principle. I commend the founders for…

How to make Yourself Shine Brighter in 2025

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Take the risk to ask for a short-term project like a GIG with your company to express your intelligence and contributions outside what they know about your skills and education. Since most people have a full-time job, a Gig job may be a project completely outside your normal scope of duties but one that your…

Everyone has a book inside them – its your year to write a book

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As we complete another year, consider writing a book or journal of your experiences over the next 12 months. You might just surprise yourself with what you write down from your experiences that would be a great read for someone you know and love. Everyone has a book inside of them, but it doesn’t do…

Celebrate Christmas Traditions of Giving and Receiving

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This time of year, is a season that is globally celebrated, and it is called Christmas for many around the globe. A time of joy, sharing, giving, love and reflecting on our faith and our future. As many celebrate Christmas all over the world, I hope we can humble ourselves and truly consider the Christ…

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 –…