I always get overwhelmed with excitement when the Yankees play on the road and have a huge following of fans where they go. This past week, it was very apparent at both Nationals Park and Turner Field that fans from...
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Word of Mouth and Schmoozing and Boozing Works
I talk to my students, virtual interns, and colleagues nearly every day about how important it is to network, schmooze, and have booze (or other suitable beverages such as coffee or a soda) with colleagues, potential employers, or key connectors....
Amazing Things About Working For Yourself
As I reflect back on the past 7 years of having my own business, I discovered that with all the highs and lows I have experienced, there are some tremendous perks to working for yourself that no full-time position has...
Tech Lab Latham and Saratoga for your HR Questions
Our new Tech Lab is open regularly in Saratoga and Latham offering people a chance to ask questions about anything that could help their business. (Think Apple Genius Bar with a business and marketing focus). The Tech Lab is a...
End Your Shadow Days Now
The past few days, I've been contemplating the lyrics of John Mayer's new song Shadow Days, particular the chorus... "Hard times have helped me see I'm a good man, with a good heart Had a tough time, got a rough...
The Big Leap – Book Review
I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks. Monday morning, I woke up to begin this book and finished it in just over 90 minutes. I was captivated from the start by...
Are you on Sourly?
We were talking at the office the other day about whether someone preferred being hourly or salary and someone remarked "sourly" instead of salary. Very often, salaried positions can turn sour very quickly. We used to joke back in my...
Are you involved in FDR? – Facebook Displays of Regression
I have given up using Facebook until June 1st because I have grown tired of the whiny, condescending tone of many people who either choose to kiss each others butt, speak in vague ways, or make comments that stir up...
Whispers Speak Louder Than Words
What is your policy on whispering at the office? I have found more often than not an office where whispering goes on is often one full of distrust. In cubicle world, retail, hospitality, or other businesses where the difference between...
Revolutionizing Retail
What is broken about retail? Whether you work in it, shop retail, or just follow it in the news, the retail system as it exists needs to change. Whether it is electronics, grocery, apparel, or department stores, change is inevitable....