When I truly enjoy a book, I can read it in under an hour or two. If I have a tough time with a book, I can take as long as a month to finish it. Next time you want...
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Until It Makes You Stronger, What Don’t Kill Ya Hurts Like Hell – Michelle Branch
It sometimes can take a lot of pain to get you to the pleasure you seek. However, embracing the pain and plowing through it can be the difference between success and failure. Take time each day to truly embrace all...
How Finding The Right Lady or Gentleman is A Lot Like Finding The Right Job
I sometimes feel that nothing is worse than being nearly 40 and being single; the questions, the surprise, and the uncertainty from others as to why I have waited this long to get committed with the woman of my dreams....
The Best Social Network – The Coffee Tour
I'm currently on a "Coffee Tour" meeting with people individually in the Capital District. It's been so enjoyable meeting with people one to one to get to know each other and to make the connections stronger. Many of the people...
Job Hunt In An Incestuous Business Environment
Recently, a few job seekers have contacted me about their concerns about the job market being too incestuous, where there seems to be too many of the same people rotating among the same positions at different companies due to their...
There’s Something Exciting About Leaving Everything Behind – Butterfly Boucher
One of my favorite concerts was in the summer of 2004 when I saw Sarah McLachlan. Not only was Sarah amazing, but her opening act Butterfly Boucher took the house down. Many of her songs from her CD still are...
Nick Swisher and Yankee HR Strategies
Nick Swisher is my least favorite Yankee. He is to me the John Cena of the Yankees - the girls and the kids love him but guys hate him. Swisher looks lost at times in the outfield. Last night, however,...
How an 18 Game Schedule for the NFL will Improve Human Resources
Roger Goodell has been a proponent of moving to an 18 game regular season, and I must agree with him. There are several advantages from an HR perspective of moving to an 18 game regular season schedule. To make it...
Don’t Write a Career Suicide Note
You may face setbacks in your career where you feel you have been wronged; maybe it was an employer who mistreated you, a client who said things about you, or an opportunity gone wrong. The last thing you want to...
How to Get LinkedIn Recommendations and Video Testimonials
LinkedIn recommendations and video testimonials are two great ways to get people you've worked with, worked for and who you've made a difference with to tell people how wonderful you are. Having someone other than yourself tout your greatness and...