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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How a Groupon or Other Promotion Can Affect Your Human Resources
I had the unfortunate experience of seeing a Groupon go wrong at a local business. I went to purchase something with a Groupon that was good through tomorrow, and the person at the counter told me that they were no...
Are you involved in FDR? – Facebook Displays of Regression
I have given up using Facebook until June 1st because I have grown tired of the whiny, condescending tone of many people who either choose to kiss each others butt, speak in vague ways, or make comments that stir up...
Present Like Steve Jobs
Check out this video on YouTube: "Apple CEO Steve Jobs is well known for his electrifying presentations. Communications coach Carmine Gallo discusses the various techniques Jobs uses to captivate and inspire his audience -- techniques that can easily be applied...
Are you an AA, BB, CC, DD, or FF Contact or Networker?
With all of the ways to communicate, the type of person you are as a communicator and can impact how successful you are at growing your network. What grade would you give yourself? Let's look at the different type of...
Create some Pinterest in Your Company or People
Pinterest is the newest social media site that allows you to pin pictures of items, people, and products to create links to them in a visual way. From an HR perspective, Pinterest could be used to 1. Promote classes you...
Giving People a Taste of Your Business
How do people know whether or not they should frequent your business? Do you have a good website? Do you advertise? From an HR perspective, some people need to hear you in action or see you live in order to...
The Value of You’re Welcome Notes
I've spoken for years with friends about wanting to invent a concept called You're Welcome Notes. My friends have said although it sounds like a great idea, they wonder where the endless cycle of Thank You and You're Welcome will...
My internship with Braathe Enterprises: Social Media Marketing by Heidi Johnston
I have spent the last 4 months participating in an internship with Braathe Enterprises and Saratogacollege.com. I happened upon it while searching internship opportunities online. I don't think I could have found a better company to learn and develop my...
A Letter to Santa – Or Anyone!
As children, those who celebrate Christmas are told to be nice and good and to write to Santa with what they want for Christmas. As adults, I think we could all take our parents' advice and do the same thing...