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How to Get the Best Recommendations in the World!
“There are two things people want more than sex and money…recognition and praise.” Mary Kay Ash In today’s world of accelerating change, connectivity and learning have become the keys to our success. In our social networking program, we teach people how to use LinkedIn, Facebook and other digital […]
How to Stay Out of The Career Dinosaur Club
For much of my adult life, I’ve help orchestrate the success of people who want the best possible relationship towards their work. Quite often, someone tells me they have been the target of age discrimination due to an individual or organizational bias. While many cases exist, I am always concerned […]
This Political Scandal Called “Work”
Earlier this week, Sarah Huckabee Sanders apologized for making a claim that Donald Trump created 700,000 jobs while Barack Obama only created 195,000 new positions. The Bureau of Labor Statistics indicates that Trump created 708,000 jobs, Obama created 3 Million positions. What is so outlandish about the numbers is […]
My Prayer for the United States of America
This morning, I have one prayer for our country: That we find ways to collaborate and respect each other, recognizing that political differences are superficial, especially when compared to what is possible. I also pray that we recognize much of the turmoil in this country is about change. […]
My Favorite Publisher is About to Become Your Favorite Source of Good
“Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need.” Khalil Gibran Giving is not a selfless act. Giving improves the lives of everyone it touches. I’ve observed that when someone has the lowest self-esteem, perhaps even self-loathing, giving is the most reliable way […]
What Are Courage Skills?
Soft Skills: Personal attributes that enable someone to interact effectively and harmoniously with other people. Over the years, I’ve observed the words “soft skills” as a derogatory term, often used to dismiss entire categories of learning. This is done because the development of such skills requires courage. Learning how […]
The Great Transparency Revolution
The 2008 Great Recession continues to haunt virtually everyone who works and every organization that employs people. Getting through the event became a full-time job. And while that was happening, the acceleration of change grew exponentially, creating the need for behavioral change within individuals and organizations. For example, while many […]
What if the Turmoil Isn’t Political?
If ever there was a time when America was at risk, it is right here and right now. However, I am not pointing a finger at politics. I am suggesting that underemployment is creating the kind of turmoil that sets the stage for the politics at hand. […]
A Whole New Game to Solve Underemployment
Those of us who work or employ others are swimming through larger and larger waves of change. But, many are losing faith they will play valuable roles in the future or progress economically. This past year, I came to the conclusion that much of the turmoil rolling through our […]
Overcome Fear? How About Practicing Courage?
The moment we commit our lives to avoid discomfort, we sentence our lives to mediocrity. The dogs in this picture grew up around a lion who had been rescued when his mother was killed. One of the dachshunds squeezed into the lion’s pen. Three others followed. The lion and […]