January 17, 2012
Our country is at a crossroads.
Some of our capable kids will jump on the entitlement bandwagon and let the government (i.e., the taxpaying producers) take care of them through the welfare and unemployment systems. The rest of the kids will take their future in their own han... continue reading...
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steve jobs January 10, 2012
Emergency fund, credit scores, debit card versus credit card – how fit is your financial life?
Financial journalist and expert Vera Gibbons gives us all kinds of tips for the new year. “Anyone can make a resolution to get financially fit this season. But to stick to it... continue reading...
November 30, 2011
It’s that time again - the holiday party season.
If your company is having any kind of holiday gathering, you must brush up on these 10 tips from etiquette expert and coach Barbara Pachter, author of EAT! GREET! TWEET!
“Your behavior always matters. It doe... continue reading...
October 21, 2011
No one can doubt the forever effect the late Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Inc, will have on the planet.
In a recent press release from Olivia Fox Cabane, a speaker, coach and leadership trainer, she observes the evolution of Jobs over the years at Apple and... continue reading...
October 10, 2011
With all the stories these days about Wikileaks hacking into government computers, “Anonymous” hacking into the stock exchange and Life Lock ads on constantly, it’s hard not to think about security for your computer, especially if you are running a ... continue reading...
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wikileaks October 8, 2011
Whether you’re negotiating a big contract for your company or asking your spouse for something important, strong body language can make a big difference.
Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman, writer, speaker and body language expert give these 5 tips to convey the strongest b... continue reading...
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The Silent Language of Leaders How Body Language Can Help or Hurt How You Lead September 8, 2011
With times what they are, many of us are looking for ways to help make ends meet. Here are 5 easy ways to jump start that process for you.
Direct Sales
There are so many options for this type of business; you simply need to choose the kind of business you would li... continue reading...
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xango August 26, 2011
With the unemployment rate among young people at a much higher than normal level, the job interview process becomes so much more important. Even seasoned job seekers may need a little brushing up too.
Business etiquette expert and author Barbara Pachte... continue reading...
August 6, 2011
Some says it’s not what you say but how you say it.
This comes through in an intriguing way in a study Dr. Carol Kinsey Goman, Ph.D. has written about.
At Stanford University in 2002, a study was conducted where a professor made recordings of doctor... continue reading...
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vocal July 19, 2011
Last post, I wrote about an awesome idea for helping spark an interest in capitalism and business principles in your kids by taking “Business Trips” as vacations – as suggested by Raising CEO Kids’ Sarah Cook.
Today, Cook gives us the questions... continue reading...