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AUCD has created this innovative national resource for professionals who have received interdisciplinary training in developmental disabilities to further develop their leadership by

  • Engaging users in meaningful self assessment
  • Providing access to cutting-edge resources and training materials on leadership
  • Facilitating a national online community of emerging leaders in multiple fields who touch the lives of people with disabilities
 
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Find the Reverse Leaders in Your Midst

It happens when someone not in a formal leadership role demonstrates great leadership ability. Reverse leadership doesn't replace regular leadership. Read and find out what characteristics you should be looking for to spot your reverse leaders.

 
 

10 Body Language Tips to Help You Land That First Job

As a new graduate, you've spent hours crafting the perfect resume. The format is eye-catching and the wording is practically perfect. But you'll need much more than a well-crafted resume if you want to land that all-important first job! You have only seven seconds to make a first impression, and once the interviewer has labeled you as submissive or confident, credible or uncertain, likable or arrogant, it is very difficult to change that opinion. To make the most of those crucial few seconds follow 10 body language strategies.

 
 

Another kind of GPS: Great Professional Skills

A GPS helps you to navigate on the road and find the way. The workplace GPS helps you to navigate in both your job search and successful, long term employment: Great Professional Skills.

 
 

7 Ways to Sharpen Your Leadership Skills

Very few people describe themselves as natural born leaders. It takes buckets of self-confidence and a dash of moxie to get others to follow your lead. But you don't exactly need to grab the microphone to exude leadership. Leadership is a skill; one that can be learned and developed. So, if you want to give your boss more reasons to promote you, consider doing at least one of the following each work day.

 
 

How to Avoid Common Resume Mistakes

When you're looking for a new job, your resume typically isn't enough to seal the deal. It's plenty, however, to open the door. A flawless resume is therefore critical. To combat the odds and drastically increase your chances of landing a new job, read the following cautionary tips.

 
 

 

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5/9/2012

10 Body Language Tips to Help You Land That First Job

As a new graduate, you've spent hours crafting the perfect resume. The format is eye-catching and the wording is practically perfect. But you'll need much more than a well-crafted resume if you want to land that all-important first job! You have only seven seconds to make a first impression, and once the interviewer has labeled you as submissive or confident, credible or uncertain, likable or arrogant, it is very difficult to change that opinion. To make the most of those crucial few seconds follow 10 body language strategies.

 
 

5/7/2012

Another kind of GPS: Great Professional Skills

A GPS helps you to navigate on the road and find the way. The workplace GPS helps you to navigate in both your job search and successful, long term employment: Great Professional Skills.