After the recent news of the loss and suicide of one of the most adored, talented and funniest comedians of our time, Robin Williams, I find myself, like so many others, thinking… how could this happen? After all… he made us all laugh. He made us all cry. He made us all ”connect”! Money, fame, … Continue reading
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Don’t let one rotten apple spoil the whole bunch
Okay, you have a great product or products. You’ve built a beautiful show room, store, or website. You have a “state-of the art” customer service program instituted. You’ve refined your hiring practices to attract and more important retain the best of the best. Stop! It can come all crashing down because of one employee trying … Continue reading
It’s always darkest before the dawn
I constantly write about positive mental attitudes because it’s something, as a human, that we all experience and can relate to. It’s as if everyone must grow and become a better person by experiencing “baptism by fire”. Another saying is “what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger”. As all experiences, these are teachings as we … Continue reading
Facebook vs. Yearly Taxes
Not really a fair fight, right? As I sat down to do my yearly taxes (for the 8th time), I found myself with an uncontrollable urge to re-check my Facebook account. My paperwork was ready, as it had already migrated across every inch of my large L-shaped desk, visited the floor a couple of times … Continue reading
Looking for a job …how’s your storefront?
Maybe it’s a “Western thing” or how I was educated, but even the name is different: Is it a C.V. (curriculum vitae) or a resume’? Regardless of the name, it’s the first and sometimes the only thing a prospective employer may ever see or know of you. It is your “storefront” and must be representative … Continue reading