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Damn, it’s great to be 50+
SNAP! Proud to be over 50 and embracing life full-on. One thing most 50 year old’s will tell you is the freedom they enjoy in their head at this time. You are free to be… yourself. You have the...
View ArticleThe 2015 (and beyond) Gift Giving Guide: Grab and Dash!
Chocolate, Salt, Wine, Olive Oil, Vinegar + Candles Let’s cut to the chase about gifting this year or any year. If you’re struggling with “should I or shouldn’t I give a gift?”, the answer is yes. Any...
View ArticleCoach Potato’s Unite
I just looked up the definition. According to Dictionary.com it’s a person whose leisure time is spent watching television. I don’t watch much tv but when I do, I’m all in. The key to the two-word...
View ArticleBrian Williams + NBC’s Reputation
Boy, oh boy did Brian Williams get himself into a jam. As a journalist, I’m wondering why he would risk his entire career on a lie as big as that one and not think that someday… someone would call him...
View ArticleStaying on top of Executive Changes! Pronto!
The other day I had a close professional call. My team and I have been working on software that connects recipe sites to grocery stores and with that, I have been working both sets of partners, recipe...
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Big Wigs Get to be Big Wigs Because They Get it Right
Here’s a good run down if you ever wondered how Big Wigs do it. Over the years, I have carefully studied the many CEO’s and Editor’s-in-Chief I have worked for and took heed as to how they moved up and...
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View ArticleThe 9 Principles of Persuasion
Selling Your Point of View and Product—It’s One and The Same Let’s face it, from the moment we wake up in the morning until we close our eyes at night, we’re all selling. Whether we’re selling...
View ArticleLooking Forward
Looking Forward Be proud of yourself. First of all, you are still here as am I. Banging the drum as they say ….making the most out of everyday. This week, each year, I look back at the accomplishments...
View Article7 Ways To Get Your Story Straight
I always enjoy listening to what people tell me about themselves in personal and professional settings. I’ve interviewed hundreds of people—more often than not, most start with their positive...
View ArticleTurn The Channel: Passive Aggressive Behavior—Master Manipulator’s
For me: It nixed a few jobs. A marriage. A bunch of friendships. Passive aggressive behavior is a silent relationship killer. Let’s face it, when you’re rightfully upset and can’t find the words to...
View ArticleWorld Wide Working Cultures: Italy!
This is the first in a series of newsletters on working and traveling abroad for business… and let’s not forget pleasure. Use the information as your reference guide, it’s not the gospel and it isn’t...
View ArticleKnow It All—Be Relevant: What You need to Know and Why
All: I’m always being asked the most juicy questions. There is never a straight line but knowing what’s in line for you will save you time and aggravation. Take the high road whenever you can....
View ArticleHow To Have A True Italiano (in Italy) As a Colleague and New Best Friend
Punctuality No need to rush from place to place or appointment to appointment. There is no rush. Italy is full of beautiful people, beautiful food, and beautiful scenery. In the mood for an espresso...
View ArticleContest: Take Your Office Space from Drab to Fab!
Your office space and it’s comfort directly affects your mood and productivity at work. Crappy surroundings, crappy mood. Ultimately PMS sets in: Political Misery Syndrome. I have worked in the most...
View ArticleSick Of The Day Job? Need to Move On? Here’s the Plan…
We all day dream of doing something new when the old gig is just that… O.L.D. It’s the same: politics, drama, commute, coffee, bathroom runs and same ole’ same old. I remember thinking “Why make...
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Perception Is NOT Reality: 5 Tips To Deal With The Five Generations
Yesterday, I was asked in an interview about a key thought on how to work with multiple generations. Here’s the answer: Perception is NOT reality. There are 158,000,000 million people working in...
View ArticleDamned If You Do, Damned If You Don’t
YOU WILL NEVER PLEASE EVERYONE ALL OF THE TIME. No matter how thoughtful or measured you are in decision making, whether on a professional or personal level, you cannot please the multitude of people...
View ArticleBe Relevant: What You need To Know And Why
Here’s a tip #101 that I’ve tested and found to be true on entering on negotiation. When sitting down face-to-face which includes Skype or any other visual platform, make sure you have a warm liquid...
View ArticleFrench Work Culture vs. Spanish Work Culture
It’s critical to have a broad sense of the different work cultures and overview of many French and Spanish speaking co-workers, bosses, clients, partners, neighbors and potential in-laws think…..Take...
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