I remember the fun I had working at a gas station growing up and the people who would come in and treat me as if I didn't have a brain. Apparently, to many of the customers, it wasn't logical that...
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A Disturbing Trend – Shame vs. Apology
I've heard from colleagues and I have experience it myself; there is a lack of apologies for mistakes because people are ashamed to admit they are wrong. Have you ever had an employee or coworker just walk off the job...
Strive to be The Greatest American Hero
2011 was an amazing year. Some thoughts for 2012: 1. Believe in abundance. There's plenty to go around for everyone if we collaborate and pay it forward. In 2011, I referred more clients to my colleagues than any other year...
2012 – 20 Ways to Get 12 Things Done Right
It's that time of year again where resolutions are broken, goals are set, new ideas are tested, and often the same results are attained using different means. For 2012, I suggest finding 20 different ways of getting 12 things done...
Committ-ee! – The Value of Committees
I've been on committees over the years and I must say that the value of them is suspect. A good committee commits to creating a solution to a problem, where most committees I've encountered should be called Committ-ees because they...
Why You Need a Good GPA – (and I don’t mean Grade Point Average)
Earlier this year, I wrote about Attitude, Attendance, and GPA and why most employers and schools that matter don't care. Today, I expand on this thought by coming up with a new meaning for the GPA acronym. Genuine Professional Attitude...
The Value of You’re Welcome Notes
I've spoken for years with friends about wanting to invent a concept called You're Welcome Notes. My friends have said although it sounds like a great idea, they wonder where the endless cycle of Thank You and You're Welcome will...
My internship with Braathe Enterprises: Social Media Marketing by Heidi Johnston
I have spent the last 4 months participating in an internship with Braathe Enterprises and Saratogacollege.com. I happened upon it while searching internship opportunities online. I don't think I could have found a better company to learn and develop my...
A Letter to Santa – Or Anyone!
As children, those who celebrate Christmas are told to be nice and good and to write to Santa with what they want for Christmas. As adults, I think we could all take our parents' advice and do the same thing...
Small Business Expo Saturday December 17th in Latham
Stop by the Small Business Expo in Latham at Michael's Banquet House on Saturday December 17th from 12-3pm to see a business trade show in action. The event is free and will feature around 40 independent and small businesses from...