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Welcome back to Management Material with Catherine Van Der Laan! In this episode, Catherine discusses the critical importance of leading with a clear and inspiring vision, especially in today's rocky and inconsistent world. She shares insights on how a well-defined vision can motivate your team, attract the right talent, and transform your organization's performance.

Learn how to articulate a vision that gives people purpose, fosters commitment, and drives success, even when facing challenges like a disengaged workforce or rapid technological changes such as AI. Catherine uses real-world examples, including an executive coaching client struggling with high employee turnover, to illustrate how a vague vision like "grow" can lead to disengagement and a lack of direction.

Discover how to identify your audience, define the specific change you aim to make, and filter that up into a guiding vision that serves as your North Star. This episode offers practical advice on how to make your mission obvious, keep your team motivated, and attract people who are genuinely interested in contributing to your organization's impactful change in the world.

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In this episode, host Catherine Van Der Laan discusses the critical role your social media plays in getting hired. She explains that many hiring managers now scrutinize candidates' online presence to determine if they are an asset or a liability to the company.

Catherine provides a three-step process to "scrub" your social media, ensuring it presents a professional image that aligns with what hiring managers seek. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and championing what you truly believe in, rather than being fake.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone looking to land a new job and leverage their online presence effectively.

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This video provides an in-depth guide on creating an AI-proof resume and cover letter. The speaker, Catherine Van Der Laan, shares insights on how AI and recruiters typically screen job applications, emphasizing the importance of tailoring your resume and cover letter with relevant keywords and action verbs. She advises against directly copying job descriptions and discusses how to present your experience and education in a strategic manner. Additionally, she shares a successful tactic for bypassing AI systems by networking and securing referrals from within the target company. The video aims to equip job seekers with strategies to increase their chances of landing interviews and ultimately securing desired positions.

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