I was asked recently:"What it would take to break into a business that I've never had the time to work in before because of the career field I am in?"Often, all it takes is telling people your story in a...
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HR and Why Peyton Manning is not the greatest quarterback of all time
Sorry Manning lovers, Peyton Manning is not the greatest quarterback of all-time. As a football fan, I'm tired of hearing announcers, fans, and players drool over how "great" he is and how he seems to be "the best of all...
Creating Magic – Lessons from Lee Cockerell
One of the great leaders during my time at Disney was Lee Cockerell. I had the pleasure of participating in his Time Management workshop while I was a manager there. His manner of speaking and approaching the topic was so...
Productivity and Human Resources on The Go with iPad and iPod Touch
Today Apple is running specials on iPad and iPod Touch. You can get a great deal of productivity on the go being connected to the workplace and your people no matter where you are.Many workplaces seem disconnected when it comes...
Trade Show Etiquette and Protocol
I attended a trade show this weekend with my mentee to show him how companies promote themselves and how they do a good or poor job of representing their brands well.What I found at this particular show was either apathetic...
Only 5 Spots Left – Cover Letter Critiquing Services – Free Offer Thru November 23rd
With the holidays approaching, it doesn't mean it's time to give up hope on finding a new opportunity or a promotion where you currently work.I've helped 10 people in just a couple days with cover letter critiquing. If you'd like...
Cover Letter Critiquing Services – Free Offer Thru November 23rd
This week, I am offering a special for the first 15 people to submit to me a cover letter for review before November 23rd. I will take the time to review the letter and also send you a revised one...
Selling Yourself in 5 Minutes or Less (Part 1)
I currently have some of my students working on a 5-7 minute presentation on their career choices and how they came about to the decisions they have made through sources, interviews, and their own personal experience.One of the key points...
Teaching Up or Teaching Down To the Level of the Students/Trainees
Much debate exists around the kind of training and teaching methodology that should be in play when dealing with students and trainees of various skill levels.In practice, I've always felt is was best in any training or teaching situation to...
From Grids to Grins: Labor Scheduling Tips
From a high school job managing a gas station to a 120 room hotel, from a restaurant serving thousands of people day to a 1200 room resort, as well as in retail, my travels through my career have included time...