Let me give you some advice. Not the kind of prosaic, highly patronizing advice often given on career advice websites. Not the kind of smug, vague advice given by successful veterans of the work force who feel very little sympathy for entry level employees…
Starting a Business? What does it do and why?
Starting a business? You must answer some important questions. What does your business do? Why does it do it? How will it do it? The ‘why’ question is crucial to your success!
The Art Of Being Goofy!
The truth is, I am goofy and I love being goofy. It’s part of my nature, so why fight it? Anyone who has worked with me or is close to me has seen this side of me. None of them has run off screaming … yet! Is there a goof in you? How often do you let it out to play?
Working Efficiently From Home
While being able to build our own work schedule from home is a great benefit, working efficiently when you don’t have to punch the clock and when you can work wearing your bathrobe, is easier said than done. Here are three tips that will help you be an efficient, home-based self-employed worker.
Learning From Failure
Failure should be thought of as one of your greatest teachers. At one point or another, all of us will experience failure. Getting back on track has a lot to do with what you learn and even more to do with your attitude moving forward.
Is ‘Cold Calling’ For You?
At least three times in my career, I have been asked to make “cold calls”. I did them once and that was more than enough for me! The other times I just simply refused.
The Three Ds Of Good Management
Over the years, I have always tried to surround myself with people who have strengths in areas that I do not. It became clear to me that there were three very important aspects essential to moving forward and getting the most out of the people I worked with.
Public Speaking Tips
At some point you may find yourself in a situation where you have to speak in public. What to do? Authors Dan L. Hays, Lorne Daniel and I present a few ideas that will be helpful to you on such a day.
Get A Job Faster By Rendering Selfless Service
Recently I heard a TedX talk (see below) delivered by Nipun Mehta about “Giftivism”, a made-up word which he defines as “The practice of radically generous acts that change the world”. As a social entrepreneur, he’s come up with several novel ways to make money as he practices generosity.
Whatever Happened To Hi And Cheers?
E-mails should not be treated as a tweet or a text message. They should be written with care and attention. They don’t need to be missives but they should always contain a salutation and a valediction (adieu).
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