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My Use of Social Media
Thanks to several social media tools, I have been able to stay connected with increased frequency than before web 2.0. A couple of years ago we started using several of…
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Three Years and Counting
Few people endure slumps and a downturn in performance as often as professional athletes. Even the greatest sports stars suffer through stretches where seemingly nothing goes right. During his heyday,…
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Admitting Mistakes: Good Keys to Success
Making mistakes is common for everyone. We all make them. Admitting to mistakes is not always an immediate reaction. Instead, many try to redirect the blame to others or…
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Saying Thanks To Build Better Relationships
As the year comes to a close, I wonder what it would be like if more of us said thank you to each other. Not just at the end of…
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Looking for ways to help out in the community? A few suggestions.
Last week we finished our United Way campaign in the city but it was not without a real push by its leadership and the United Way. Someone said that while…
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A Tight Fishing Net
When the first Tour de France bicycle race was held in 1903; Maurice Garin, the winner, clocked in nearly three hours ahead of the second-place finisher, Hippolyte Auconturier. This year,…
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Ups and Downs: A Down Economy Opens the Door for Start Ups
“Necessity is the mother of invention.” I have always believed this as a truth, particularly in these tough times. Some jobs might have vanished in the recent Recession, but to…
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In Construction, Should You Hire for Technical Skills or Communication Skills?
I say both, but that’s the short answer. Here’s how I got there. For me, Saturdays in the fall often involve at least a little bit of college football. While…
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For Retailers, A Catch 22 Today Means Liquid Assets for Tomorrow
I read recently in the Wall Street Journal that as of May, retailer Bed Bath & Beyond had $1.64 billion in cash and short-term treasuries, and expects to generate at…
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From the Slopes to the Board Room, Success is All About Preparation
In business, it’s easy to get caught up in the now. Which fires need putting out this instant? While a certain amount of urgency is to be expected, I’m convinced…