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This blog post by Dr. Stephen Covey outlines how to identify your voice. “Learn what taps your talents and fuels your passion-that rises out of a great need in the world that you feel drawn by conscience to meet-therein lies your voice, your calling, your soul’s code.”

This blog post is adapted from the book, “Power Listening” by Bernard T. Ferrari. It discusses different listening types, and may help you identify what kind of listener you are. “To improve your listening skills, you must first figure out exactly what is keeping you from seeking and hearing the information you need.”

This is a part of an ongoing series with recruiters from top MBA employers on Businessweek. This post contains excerpts from an email exchange with Rani Dent, an MBA staffing consultant with Microsoft.

Lisa Petrilli, CEO of C-Level Strategies, Inc., blogs about her book, “The Introvert’s Guide to Success in Business and Leadership” and shares what works for her as an introvert during networking engagements.

“Executive recruiters share words of wisdom about networking, finding a job, interviewing, improving your résumé, and climbing the corporate ladder.” This Businessweek feature is updated weekly.

“Moms earn up to 14 percent less than women who don’t have children, says a University of New Mexico study. Host Michel Martin discusses the gap with UNM economist Kate Krause; Dina Bakst of A Better Balance, a workplace rights organization; and Dawn Porter, founder of Trilogy Films and a mother of two.”

“Aetna’s Global Diversity Officer, Raymond Arroyo, presents the role of Employee Resource Groups in the corporate world. Mr. Arroyo presented Aetna’s diversity programs at the ‘Everybody Works’ workshop in Amsterdam, March 23, 2011.” (Video Post)

Susan RoAne shares the first chapter of her book, “How To Work A Room: The Ultimate Guide to Savvy Socializing In-Person and On-Line” This page includes five common roadblocks we experience while networking.

Culture is an invisible and powerful filter through which we perceive almost everything in our lives. Becoming aware of your cultural preferences can help you communicate in a way you want to be perceived.

“Have you ever clammed up at a party or found yourself tongue-tied at a meeting for fear of saying something… Research scientists at the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute offers an explanation of why many people become, in effect, less intelligent in small group settings…” This article includes 5 coping tips if you find yourself in a similar situation.