Today’s guest post is written by Molli Megasko. few weeks ago, Gini Dietrich wrote how reading fiction can stimulate your brain to think more creatively and help you in your career. The idea really stuck with me. m in a couple book clubs and always push for fiction when it comes time to vote. It always improves my writing, storytelling, and inspires everyday creativity. The following is a list of the top 10 fiction books I’ve read and how they can, and will, play a part in my professional life. The Hunger Games :  Need I say more? These easy reads are the definition of page turners. MORE >>

If you’ve ever spoken to an Executive Recruiter about filling a vacancy in the sales organization at your company, you’ve probably heard the term “Hunter” used to describe the profile of a top-notch sales candidate. In my experience, true “Hunters” are few and far between, and they almost never hit the waiver wire, as business owners are attuned to the true value of a Rainmaker. In an oft-repeated and seldom successful ploy, business owners that cannot lure Hunters to join their organizations will sometimes try to bridge the gap by hiring a larger number of less productive sales personnel MORE >>

Oh come on! Seriously. Why is this so hard? Yes, there is another company shutting down comments to their Facebook wall, ignoring tweets, deleting comments, and going silent. This time it’s Claire’s Stores, who is accused of ripping off independent jewelry designer, Tatty Devine. Last week the U.K. designer blogged, “ Can You Spot the Difference? ” and showed their designs next to images of the Claire’s mass-produced jewelry. Looks pretty darn similar to me. And Tatty Devin loyalists thought so, too, taking to Twitter to tweet irate messages to @clairesstores. MORE >>

The internet is full of stories of people who have gone from rags to riches by using social media, but is it really possible to make money through social media? The answer is yes, but it takes planning, commitment, and hard work to make it happen. Since many social media tools are free, it’s easy. Great Resources Tips Lady Gaga making money in social media social media MORE >>

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