The Rock inspired me to return to Apple. After being in the WWE, The Rock left to be successful on his own in movies. However, he returned part-time last year after 7 years away, and I saw the look in...
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Reading With Intent – How to Speed Read and Find Good Content
When I truly enjoy a book, I can read it in under an hour or two. If I have a tough time with a book, I can take as long as a month to finish it. Next time you want...
How Finding The Right Lady or Gentleman is A Lot Like Finding The Right Job
I sometimes feel that nothing is worse than being nearly 40 and being single; the questions, the surprise, and the uncertainty from others as to why I have waited this long to get committed with the woman of my dreams....
The Best Social Network – The Coffee Tour
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Race Over to The Saratoga Business Track This Summer
Track season doesn't mean business is on a break; we are launching The Saratoga Business Track series this summer at Braathe Enterprises. On Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays during track season beginning the first Monday after track opens, we'll be opening...