Monthly Archives: October 2010

His Other Voice

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

An inspirational story based on the life of Roger Ebert. He sets an example of courage and optimism. Continue reading →

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Discipline: The One Quality You Can’t Succeed Without

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Instant gratification.  Play before you pay.  Wanting everything and wanting it now. These are the anthems of North Americans in the twenty-first century.  It has led to a generation of impatient workers and a per capita debt load never before seen.  I … Continue reading →

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Living Your Brand

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

Living a life of alignment starts with knowing what you stand for. It’s knowing who you are and directing your interactions so as to influence how others experience you. There’s no hype in living your true brand. Continue reading →

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Are you a social media lurker?

Posted on October 17, 2010 by

Lurkers enjoy social networking sites yet do all they can to remain anonymous. Read my top reasons why you might not want to be a stealth networker. Warning: This post may persuade you to decloak. Continue reading →

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Margin Squeeze – Are You in a Race to the Bottom?

Posted on October 16, 2010 by

Pricing concessions are the first step toward commoditization and margin squeeze. The problem with commoditization is it leaves little room for differentiation or innovation. How prepared are you? Continue reading →

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When “Making It” Is a Moving Target

Posted on October 14, 2010 by

With the pressures and challenges of the economy many people have had to redefine and realign financial and career goals. Here are 4 tips to keep you motivated and moving forward. Continue reading →

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Skilled trades – Who knew?

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

Did you know that skilled trades workers average 3.1% higher income when compared with all other professions? That’s just one reason to make skilled trades part of any career conversation with young people and those considering a career change. Continue reading →

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Recombobulation Area

Posted on October 9, 2010 by

It takes the average woman 30 minutes to get dressed. Then we hit airport security and have to undo and redo it all in 2.5 minutes flat – all the while clutching a boarding pass and hawkishly watching for items as they come through the xray machine. One kind airport is making this just a little easier for us all. Continue reading →

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My Twitter experiment

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

All good lessons contain surprises and this was no exception. For one week I spoke in Twitterish – which means I sought to express myself clearly using the fewest words possible. In case you’ve not been initiated to Twitter, it’s a microblogging community where users seek to send meaningful messages to the world using 140 characters or less. Continue reading →

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