Random Thought #001

I decided to start numbering these. There is a lot of talk about self-branding, but I have to say that anyone who makes a career out of being a self-marketer should get an ego check. That includes Guy Kawasaki for making this very typically cryptic, eccentric comment recorded at the Wall Street Journal in regards [...]

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The Anatomy of the Cold Call

Cold calls are never fun and always tricky. While this post presents the traditional advice of a cold call, it adds a humane element that will help you consider cold calling from a different lens.

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Coming soon…

OK I admit it. I’ve been kind of out of it. There should have been fresh posts here since January 1st. Well, the truth is, while blogging isn’t perfect, the perfectionist in me doesn’t want you to see half-baked ideas randomly thrown on a page. I am thinking strategy, so if I am quiet, that’s [...]

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Quick tip to save your wallet and your career

Things are grey out there in the economy and I’ve been thinking a lot about it. So here’s a thought for the working class folks out there who are discouraged with their jobs: don’t think too much about what is depressing you and instead imagine if you could go out with style or at least [...]

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Beginner’s Mind: Recession Proofing Your Career

The height of fear and panic during this current economic recession is overwhelming and morale at corporate companies is dropping drastically as fast as the unemployment rate is rising. People are fearful of losing their jobs and some studies show that people are playing it safe. Whether you are recently unemployed, still employed or faced [...]

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