Lean in was part of a speech Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook presented at the Barnard College commencement. Barnard College educates nearly 2,400 undergraduate women. What did she mean by lean in? Lean in means to incline or press into something. ...
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It Is Good To Be King!
“It is good to be king” is a line from History of the World, Part I a 1981 comedy film written, produced and directed by Mel Brooks. This catchphrase was used repeatedly to justify the king’s bad behavior and when he samples his luxurious lifestyle for the first time. As king or queen, they set the rules! ...
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Put Your Name on It
Put your name on it was used by Seth Godin referring to improving quality and responsiveness. He goes on to say that some people avoid responsibility by working for large organizations where you can avoid signing much of anything! Do you take responsibility for your actions? ...
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15 Coolest Jobs on the Planet
What are the 15 coolest jobs on the planet? Recently, I read an article called “Jon Favreau has the world’s best job”. Jon Favreau is President Obama’s guy, a low profile speech writer, unofficial mascot of the Obama phenomenon and mind reader. Politics aside, presidential speech writers are considered one of the coolest jobs! Scouring the ...
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My Journey to Success
My journey to success started a long, long time ago in another place and time, I had my dream job at a great company. I was twenty-six (26) years old earning a lot of money, great benefits and a great career. I traveled first class, had a pension and profit sharing! I had my choice of location and the company was expanding. I bought my first ...
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I Want a Job
I want a job! It could be you or you know somebody who is looking. Are you looking for summer employment, part time job, full time job or a career position? You may be young, old or in the middle, it does not matter! What should you do? ...
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Is Networking Over for Job Seekers?
Is networking over for job seekers? Recently, I read an article called "Has Networking Become a Waste of Time for Job Seekers" on www.fastcompany.com discussing the new way of networking. Each year new college graduates enter the job market. What should they do to get their first professional job? Interviewing on campus, internships, or online ...
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Can You Tell a Story or a Joke?
Can you tell a story or a joke? Your ability to tell a joke or a story can mean success or failure! Parties are dependent on that individual that keeps the energy or that certain verve going at a party. You know that person, you like being around him or her because they enjoy life, they are positive, and you are listening to them. Would you like ...
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Just a Handshake!
Shaking hands with someone is a meaningless gesture or is it? In medieval Europe, when kings and knights would extend their hands to each other to demonstrate that they did not possess any weapons. That is no longer true or is it? ...
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How Do You Measure Success?
Do you measure success in dollars and cents? So whoever has the most money wins! Many people admire the rich, because we want to be one of them. Don’t you? Of course you do, it certainly is one measure of success. What does success mean to you? ...
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