13th May 2009
When in-between jobs and preparing for your next career, make amends for the sacrifices of the last one.
Write It Down
Make a personal journal of your transition experience. Keep track of daily events and observations that may result in new opportun...
22nd April 2009
Lost your Job? Experiencing a sudden or unexpected career change? Worried about your future?
The emotional response to career change is similar to dealing with loss as characterized by Kubler-Ross.
Denial
There are typically two stages of denial...
09th April 2009
Watching children at play offers valuable lessons for adults.
Many years ago I had the privilege of being a coach for my son's t-ball team. For those who may be unfamiliar with the term t-ball, it refers to a form of baseball for beginners. The main p...
01st April 2009
Emergencies are attributed to the unexpected. Emergencies happen when things don't go as intended or have the desired results. We plan, we prepare, and we become comfortable with normal routines. Then, out of the blue, an emergency happens that changes ev...
26th March 2009
In Good to Great by Jim Collins, Circuit City was acknowledged as one of the companies that rose from good to great status by virtue of the appropriate culture and exceptional business strategy. The recognition bestowed on Circuit City was considerable an...
10th March 2009
Data is worthless, but knowledge is priceless. Perhaps no single event in history underscored this more dramatically than the rise and fall of the Dot Com Era. Accumulating massive data warehouses of information and customer records proved to be worthless...
21st October 2008
Amid the panic of investors, brokers, and analysts, world equity markets plunged 20 percent in one week. IBM presented signs of survival as the company prepares to release a full earning report on October 16 that will show a 20 percent jump in profit. The...
01st October 2008
Every passing day brings us one step closer to retirement. When economic conditions or personal finances are unclear, the road to retirement seems much longer, and the road on retirement seems to be a rocky and perilous one. Don't panic, it's time to plan...
01st October 2008
Every passing day brings us one step closer to retirement. When economic conditions or personal finances are unclear, the road to retirement seems much longer, and the road on retirement seems to be a rocky and perilous one. Don't panic, it's time to plan...
15th September 2008
With the evolution of society comes the evolution of crime. Items that were overlooked, discarded, scrap, or trash have increased in value so much that these items have become hot commodities for thieves. What you are throwing away could very well be valu...
05th September 2008
Would you like to tap into the most valuable source for leads? You might be surprised to discover that you are climbing over the low hanging fruit in an effort to get to the top of the tree. In your haste to shout your message to the masses, you could be ...
03rd September 2008
Scientists and researchers are experimenting with venom, bacteria, and genes from the common cold to create amazing cures. What can we learn from this approach of studying what could be perceived as deadly and harmful, and apply the same aspirations to ou...
01st September 2008
You have a newsworthy item to share and a story to tell, but may need a little help to write a professional press release. This quick tutorial is a guide to the basics for writing a professional press release. Tell your story, and present it in a way that...
14th August 2008
Are you harnessing the power of gossip, communities, and social networking to promote your brand? Whether your brand is a product, a service, or yourself, this is the era of connectivity and belonging. The Internet has become a powerful medium for connect...
12th August 2008
What to Victoria Secret, DELL, Staples, Radio Shack, and Montgomery Ward have in common? Each of these companies has used the catalog to achieve a dominant position in a competitive marketplace. Each organization has used the catalog in a slightly differe...
