I asked my nephew he knew the difference between a weirdo and a creep. He (for once), didn't have a witty answer for me. I told him a weirdo is someone who thinks differently, has an edge, and is memorable,...
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Dis-appoint those who disappoint you
We may face disappointment at work with those who work with us or for us. It's important to separate the disappointment from the person themselves, but sometimes it's just as important to remember what an old friend told me once...
Predictability In the Workplace (or “I ate a pizza, now I’m gonna call her.”
My old roommate used to come home from work, eat a pizza, and then call our friend down the hall. It was such a routine that one day I just pretended I was a voice in his head and said...
Saratoga Springs, NY – Free Resume Review and Job Search Advice Thursday 6/16 from 4-7pm
t's that time of year again where it's time to rethink your resume. If you submit your resume to me between now and 7pm on 6/16, I'll share some feedback with you on it for free and get that feedback...
External motivators destroy internal motivators
One of my most vivid memories from graduate school was when Dr. Tesch told our HR class emphatically that "External motivators destroy internal motivators." We heard this several times throughout the semester, and it resonates with me to this day....
Sign up for Smartbrief
One of the great resources I've turned to for both academic and professional advice in HR (as well as to stay on top of trends) has been Smartbrief A variety of free digests on the latest news and trends are...
Can We Tax Hot Air?
A few years ago I proposed a "hot air" tax on customers who carried on conversations on their cell phones while paying for their purchase or who made a stink in the store for no reason other than to hear...
Job Fair and Expo in Wilton NY May 26th 2011 from 1 to 4:30
Wilton, NY is going to have a job expo on Thursday May 26th from 1 to 4:30pm. Employers such as Ace Hardware, Adirondack Trust, Global Foundries, Saratoga Casino and Raceway and the Town of Wilton will be present for this...
Attitude, Attendance, and GPA
I had a great lunch today with one of my longtime colleagues. We had a great conversation about what employers are looking for today. One of the great stories he had to share with me was about the attitude and...
Effective Leadership Communication
Successful leaders become that way by being effective communicators. How often do you hear about a leader that was effective that was uncommunicative to their supporting staff or team? Greg Savage outlined some of the golden rules of communication for...