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HR in Baseball – Extended Spring Training and Kevin Millwood
In baseball, teams spend a great deal of money on starting pitching. Many teams can't afford to risk another multi-million dollar contract on someone who may not perform. However, teams need to often have a 6th, 7th, or 8th starter...
The 30 Day Difficulty Challenge
Have you pushed yourself lately? When was the last time you really felt that you faced a difficult task or opportunity? Today, I challenge you to take "The 30 Day Difficulty Challenge". Write down something you've been wanting to do...
The Pain Of Job Change – A Year Later
One year to the day that I resigned from my prior job, the memories and pain of leaving are still there. Although I left on my own, I was in a work environment with a few people in the company...
17 Minutes of Career Advice for $17 – Proceeds to Benefit Scholarship Program
From now through May 31st, I'm offering 17 minutes of career advice for $17. To sign up for this very special offer, contact me at robertjbraathe@gmail.com to schedule an appointment. With your 17 minutes of career advice, we'll have a...
When Commitments Lack Commitment
The best and most productive people on the planet are the ones who under promise and over deliver. Nothing irritates people more when people say they are going to do things, say they are going to be present, and then...
How to Have a 7 Day a Week Business Without Weekend Work
Last year, I wrote an article about businesses that close on Sunday. Today, I'd like to share with you some ideas on how to keep your business going 7 days a week without having to worry about opening your doors....
Highlights – Panel Discussion with HR Professionals from Zappos, SnagAJob, and Sure Payroll
I had the pleasure of attending a panel discussion at the Inc.com GROWCO Conference on HR featuring: Jamie Naughton - Speaker of the House at Zappos Shawn Boyer - CEO and founder of snagajob.com Michael Alter - CEO and founder...
How Do You Pronounce Braathe?
I was impressed that for one of the few times someone got my name right on the first try. I was at the concierge desk in Las Vegas at the Monte Carlo, and the concierge looked at my license and...
Do You Make Punchable Faces?
I was going to post a picture of myself making some punchable faces, but decided that I want to keep my beauty intact. However, I am amazed at the number of punchable faces that I see doing presentations, sitting in...