Archive for June, 2010
« Previous EntriesChallenge Yourself
Do not sit back and let the world pass you by, challenge yourself. It is the best way to discover something new. It is an opportunity to see what you really can do. In the challenge process you might learn something too. This is why I recommend that you challenge yourself.
That is exactly what I [...]
Who Ate Chicken Little
While reading a fellow blog challenge member’s blog a memory came back to me that I would like to share. The blogger Rob of “The Mid Life Opportunity” blog posted an article on “Leaving the Rat Race – The Mid Life Devil’s Advocate View” which spoke about raising livestock, chickens and pigs, for meals as [...]
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up
When we were little kids we had all kind of ideas of what we wanted to be but very few of us ended up being that person. Some wanted to be a fireman, doctor, nurse, teacher why, because those were the people we came in contact with. The truth is we should have looked at [...]
Your Business Card
Do you have a business card? If you do not you need to get one. You do not want to attend a networking group or interview without one. Your business card says something about who you are. It should have your name, title, email and phone number at the least on it. Some people like [...]
A Resume Folder
Do you have a folder for your resume? If not I recommend that you get one. It is an opportunity to stand out of the crowd. Remember you are trying to become not only memorable but unforgettable. By placing your resume in a resume folder you are saying that you take care and forethought in [...]
A Cover Letter That Fits You to a T
A cover letter is like a calling card for the job seeker. It is the first impression that the Human Resource professional will get about you. This is why it is so very important that you ensure your cover letter presents you in the best way possible.
Let’s think about this for a moment. If you [...]
Food For Thought
Have you ever heard of a business allowing a competitor to come into their physical plant and run their business out of the same physical plant? Well that is exactly what Mr. Lawrence Hackney owner of the Wood Pit BBQ restaurant did. A fellow competitor, James Turner, who owned a restaurant and catering business in [...]
Do You Have A Mastermind Group
Do you have a mastermind group? Not sure what it is? A master mind is a group of like minded individuals who share common interest. They are willing to meet with each other on a regular basis and assist in supporting and holding each other accountable to reaching their goals.
The best thing is this can [...]
What is Your Brand Identity
Have you considered what your brand identity is for your business? What are you known for in the market place and how do your clients connect the fact that you offer what they need? These are important questions that you need to answer and how you answer them can have a dramatic impact on the [...]
Do Not Overlook The Details
We all have heard that we need to dress for success and I would like to clarify this statement. Dressing for success might mean different things to different people. Some people think of dressing for success as wearing a suit with a white shirt and tie if you are a man or a suit jacket [...]
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