One of the jokes I tell my friends is that there shouldn't be population signs on the road, there should be a toe count and a teeth count; if their are more toes than teeth in a town, you probably...
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Camping Out at Basecamp for Project Management
I have begun using Basecamp, a project management tool online that allows for collaboration and information sharing for teams working on projects. I was introduced to Basecamp a few years ago by Ray Patterson of Capital Consulting Group, who spoke...
Hate Michael Jordan, Not Lebron James
Why you want Lebron James on your team, not Michael Jordan There's been a lot of flack given to Lebron James about him being in opportunist who abandoned Cleveland. I disagree with the heat he has received and find that...
Fans on The Road – HR in Baseball – Yankees in Washington and Atlanta
I always get overwhelmed with excitement when the Yankees play on the road and have a huge following of fans where they go. This past week, it was very apparent at both Nationals Park and Turner Field that fans from...
Word of Mouth and Schmoozing and Boozing Works
I talk to my students, virtual interns, and colleagues nearly every day about how important it is to network, schmooze, and have booze (or other suitable beverages such as coffee or a soda) with colleagues, potential employers, or key connectors....
Amazing Things About Working For Yourself
As I reflect back on the past 7 years of having my own business, I discovered that with all the highs and lows I have experienced, there are some tremendous perks to working for yourself that no full-time position has...
Tech Lab Latham and Saratoga for your HR Questions
Our new Tech Lab is open regularly in Saratoga and Latham offering people a chance to ask questions about anything that could help their business. (Think Apple Genius Bar with a business and marketing focus). The Tech Lab is a...
End Your Shadow Days Now
The past few days, I've been contemplating the lyrics of John Mayer's new song Shadow Days, particular the chorus... "Hard times have helped me see I'm a good man, with a good heart Had a tough time, got a rough...