Once upon a job, I had a great boss. She was the first female boss I’d ever had and she taught me a great deal about being a good manager.
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What do Lucy, Ulysses S. Grant and Michael Jordan Have in Common?
You might wonder what Lucille Ball, Michael Jordan, Ulysses S. Grant and the Beatles have in common. They were all thought to be failures.
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Twitter’s Not Stupid If You Follow Smart People
I hear it over and over, “Twitter is stupid.” When some people find out I teach social media they tell me how dumb twitter is.
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God Bless America (Ain’t She Sweet?)
This weekend I had the privilege of teaching Social Media for Job Hunters in New York City. As always, my students inspired me.
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The Bozo Explosion – How To Be an A+ Candidate
I just read a blog post from Guy Kawasaki called, “The Art of Recruiting” (2006). In it, Guy talks about how the idea of “A”
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Are You a Dinosaur in the Making? Pay Attention to How You Learn.
“Show me a company that’s been in business for 50 years and I’ll show you a company on its way out of business,”
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How to Stand Out in Roomful of Ordinaries
I am always looking for inspiration and thankfully, I never have to look far to find it. Today, I came across this video.
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Making a Difference – The Summer of Social Good
I had the privilege to attend the Social Good Conference in New York City sponsored by social media leader Mashable.com.
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The Power of a Handwritten Note
When was the last time you received a hand written thank you note? I just received one from the students of a class I was teaching.
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Lost in Job Search Land? The New ‘Career Navigator’ Program Will Help You Find Your Way
Something new is cooking in Rochester to help people looking for work. It’s the Career Navigator program currently being offered by Rochester Works and is sponsored by the United Way,
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