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Making Lemonade with Life’s Lemons
A year ago, my position was eliminated after a corporate sale. Déjà vu to many. Sometimes you can’t jump back to full-time immediately for fiscal or other reasons. Given the options of resting, hitting...
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Efficiency Links for a Desert Island with Wi-Fi
Truth be told, working as an independent consultant is sometimes like being on a desert island. Fortunately, there are plenty of online tools to make business and personal life more efficient. Here are...
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Why Reactive Letters to the Editor Often Get Derailed
Among life’s certainties, negative news follows closely on the heels of death and taxes. This certainty keeps communicators on their toes, as they strive to continuously mitigate the risks for their...
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Did “Thank You” Get Archived?
In recent years, I’ve noticed a growing scarcity of the phrase “thank you,” particularly between internal stakeholders and peers. Sure we thank our customers/clients and external influencers but...
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How Do You Measure the Days in a Year?
Time to reflect back on 525,600 minutes, assess and plan for the year ahead. We know it’s important to examine our own personal growth strides and professional results but what about the world beyond?...
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12 Visual Resume Tools and Ways to Depict Your Expertise
Spurred by inspiring convocation addresses, a slew of new grads are hitting the streets and competing with seasoned professionals. More than ever, the push is on to stand out from the crowd and boost...
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To Teach or Not to Teach: 10 Reasons to Consider
Ever wonder: “Why didn’t they teach me this in college/university?” Likewise, have you ever asked: “Why can’t new grads come with these skills?” Addressing these gaps initially piqued my interest but...
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