I'm currently on a "Coffee Tour" meeting with people individually in the Capital District. It's been so enjoyable meeting with people one to one to get to know each other and to make the connections stronger. Many of the people...
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Job Hunt In An Incestuous Business Environment
Recently, a few job seekers have contacted me about their concerns about the job market being too incestuous, where there seems to be too many of the same people rotating among the same positions at different companies due to their...
There’s Something Exciting About Leaving Everything Behind – Butterfly Boucher
One of my favorite concerts was in the summer of 2004 when I saw Sarah McLachlan. Not only was Sarah amazing, but her opening act Butterfly Boucher took the house down. Many of her songs from her CD still are...
Nick Swisher and Yankee HR Strategies
Nick Swisher is my least favorite Yankee. He is to me the John Cena of the Yankees - the girls and the kids love him but guys hate him. Swisher looks lost at times in the outfield. Last night, however,...
How an 18 Game Schedule for the NFL will Improve Human Resources
Roger Goodell has been a proponent of moving to an 18 game regular season, and I must agree with him. There are several advantages from an HR perspective of moving to an 18 game regular season schedule. To make it...
Don’t Write a Career Suicide Note
You may face setbacks in your career where you feel you have been wronged; maybe it was an employer who mistreated you, a client who said things about you, or an opportunity gone wrong. The last thing you want to...
How to Get LinkedIn Recommendations and Video Testimonials
LinkedIn recommendations and video testimonials are two great ways to get people you've worked with, worked for and who you've made a difference with to tell people how wonderful you are. Having someone other than yourself tout your greatness and...
Have Your Charity Efforts Become Chore-ity Efforts?
In the spirit of community and giving back, companies will participate in charity events and fundraising to show that they care and to feel good about the efforts they undertake. However, a common theme I hear back from many people...
Do You Have A Wedgie About Communications?
Underwear sales may be skyrocketing soon due to people realizing that they've had a wedgie that needs to be removed. More and more, I've noticed how much people have a giant wedgie when it comes to communications. Examples of giant...
Customer Retention Strategies at SmAlbany
Come to our presentation at 8am this Tuesday at the SmAlbany event. Here is the full lineup of workshops and presentations in our room (there are two other rooms also with presentations) Boardroom (2nd Floor South Rotunda) 8am Customer Retention-Best...