Deborah OConnor April 14, 2014
April 13, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorApril 14, 2014With graduation coming up, there are interviews going on in virtually every sector. This is the time to hone your interviewing skills. I received a pertinent…
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Brian Maynor April 9, 2014
April 8, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 10, 2014Growing up in the South white was a necessity during the summer, but there was always a debate over when you could start wearing it. White…
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By Deborah OConnor April 7, 2014
April 6, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorApril 7, 2014 This is the time of year when many interviews take place. Often, a first interview will go well and the interviewee has been asked to…
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By Deborah OConnor April 7, 2014
April 6, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorApril 7, 2014 This is the time of year when many interviews take place. Often, a firstinterview will go well and the interviewee has been asked to have…
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Brian Maynor April 2, 2014
April 1, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 2, 2014 ‘Designer brands at discount prices’ is one of the most common tag lines inretail today. The term ‘designer’ is used to describe just aboutanything on the…
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Brian Maynor April 2, 2014
April 1, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 2, 2014 ‘Designer brands at discount prices’ is one of the most common tag lines in retail today. The term ‘designer’ is used to describe just about anything…
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Deborah OConnor March 31, 2014
March 31, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 31, 2014 Even in these enlightened times, unfortunately discrimination still existsin the workplace. A recent letter I received brings my point home. Dear Deborah: I work…
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Brian Maynor March 26, 2014
March 25, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 26, 2014 Wet. Glossy. Reflective. Shiny. These words all describe one of the biggest trends this season, ‘high shine.’ The Spring/Summer 2014 runways were full of ‘high…
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Brian Maynor March 26, 2014
March 25, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 26, 2014 Wet. Glossy. Reflective. Shiny. These words all describe one of the biggest trends this season, ‘high shine.’ The Spring/Summer 2014 runways were full of ‘high…
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Deborah OConnor March 24, 2014
March 23, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 24, 2014Today it is very common to work together in teams in the workplace. It justmakes sense, as everyone has their own talents to contribute to a…
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Brian Maynor March 20, 2014
March 19, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 20, 2014In the professional world, which leads to greater success: looking like everyone else or to standing out for being different? This is a conundrum that all…
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Brian Maynor March 20, 2014
March 19, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 20, 2014In the professional world, which leads to greater success: looking like everyone else or to standing out for being different? This is a conundrum that all…
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Deborah OConnor March 17, 2014
March 16, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 17, 2014 How responsible are you for wrongdoing? We all come across it at one timeor another in our careers, but just where does the buck stop? I…
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Deborah OConnor March 17, 2014
March 16, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 17, 2014 How responsible are you for wrongdoing? We all come across it at one timeor another in our careers, but just where does the buck stop? I…
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Brian Maynor March 13, 2014
March 12, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 13, 2014Dots are a classic print that ebbs and flows in popularity, and this season they were very popular. You could find them on catwalks in every…
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Brian Maynor March 13, 2014
March 12, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 13, 2014Dots are a classic print that ebbs and flows in popularity, and this seasonthey were very popular. You could find them on catwalks in every majorfashion…
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Deborah OConnor March 11, 2014
March 10, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 11, 2014When someone is criticized, it is sometimes difficult to see how this canhelp you in your career. Here is a letter I received that sheds somelight…
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Deborah OConnor March 11, 2014
March 10, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 11, 2014When someone is criticized, it is sometimes difficult to see how this canhelp you in your career. Here is a letter I received that sheds somelight…
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Brian Maynor March 5, 2014
March 5, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 5, 2014 After years of seeing everything embrace the ‘slim-fit’, ‘tailored’ and bodyconscious trend this spring we will get a breath of freshness withsofter, relaxed, generous cuts and…
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Brian Maynor March 5, 2014
March 5, 2014By Brian MaynorMarch 5, 2014 After years of seeing everything embrace the ‘slim-fit’, ‘tailored’ and bodyconscious trend this spring we will get a breath of freshness withsofter, relaxed, generous cuts and…
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By Deborah OConnor March 4, 2014
March 3, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 4, 2014As you all know, I encourage my readers to send in questions. I received an interesting one that I would like to share. “Dear Deborah, I…
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By Deborah OConnor March 4, 2014
March 3, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorMarch 4, 2014As you all know, I encourage my readers to send in questions. I received an interesting one that I would like to share. “Dear Deborah, I…
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Brian Maynor February 27, 2014
February 26, 2014By Brian MaynorFebruary 27, 2014Everyone loves flowers in bloom. The color, fragrance and mere sight of a fresh cut bouquet brings a smile to your face, but that joy doesn’t…
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Brian Maynor February 27, 2014
February 26, 2014By Brian MaynorFebruary 27, 2014Everyone loves flowers in bloom. The color, fragrance and mere sight of a fresh cut bouquet brings a smile to your face, but that joy doesn’t…
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Deborah OConnor February 24, 2013
February 23, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 24, 2013 Let’s face it; performance is king. There are no shortcuts in the businessworld and he or she who performs rules. However, when everything else is…
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Deborah OConnor February 24, 2013
February 23, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 24, 2013 Let’s face it; performance is king. There are no shortcuts in the business world and he or she who performs rules. However, when everything else…
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Brian Maynor February 20, 2014
February 19, 2014By Brian MaynorFebruary 20, 2014 I know Valentine’s Day was last week, but it did get me thinking aboutall of the professionals I know looking for love. While they spanvarious…
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Brian Maynor February 20, 2014
February 19, 2014By Brian MaynorFebruary 20, 2014 I know Valentine’s Day was last week, but it did get me thinking about all of the professionals I know looking for love. While they…
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Deborah OConnor February 18, 2013
February 17, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 18, 2013 Most people in the business world manage to find a way to exercise and work out.Many companies have relationships with local gyms, therefore allowingemployees to…
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Deborah OConnor February 18, 2013
February 17, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 18, 2013 Most people in the business world manage to find a way to exercise and work out. Many companies have relationships with local gyms, therefore allowing…
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Deborah OConnor February 11, 2013
February 10, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 11, 2013 There are times that as business people we need to entertain colleagues andclients. Business entertaining is different than non-business and it isimportant to avoid the…
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Jerry Bellune February 11, 2014
February 10, 2014By Jerry BelluneFebruary 11, 2014A business owner who lives his faith We started our companies with a difference.Our competitors were in it for the money.We started with mission and purpose.Sure,…
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Jerry Bellune February 11, 2014
February 10, 2014By Jerry BelluneFebruary 11, 2014A business owner who lives his faith We started our companies with a difference.Our competitors were in it for the money.We started with mission and purpose.Sure,…
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Deborah OConnor February 11, 2013
February 10, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 11, 2013 There are times that as business people we need to entertain colleagues and clients. Business entertaining is different than non-business and it is important to…
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Brian Maynor February 6, 2014
February 5, 2014By Brian MaynorFebruary 6, 2014 Cellphones may have become the new pocket watch, but a wristwatch is still a valuable and functional professional tool.Wristwatches are as much a part of professional…
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Brian Maynor February 6, 2014
February 5, 2014By Brian MaynorFebruary 6, 2014 Cellphones may have become the new pocket watch, but a wristwatch is still a valuable and functional professional tool. Wristwatches are as much a part of…
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Deborah OConnor February 3, 2013
February 3, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 3, 2013 We all have appointments to deal with. Being busy professionals,scheduling doctor and dentist appointments for ourselves and ourfamilies can be a challenge. We have little…
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Deborah OConnor February 3, 2013
February 3, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorFebruary 3, 2013 We all have appointments to deal with. Being busy professionals, scheduling doctor and dentist appointments for ourselves and our families can be a challenge. We…
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Jerry Bellune February 4, 2014
February 2, 2014By Jerry BelluneFebruary 4, 2014How Columbus sold an idea to a queen Any idea what single asset will lead to your success?What will give you a competitive advantage?Will influence those…
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Jerry Bellune February 4, 2014
February 2, 2014By Jerry BelluneFebruary 4, 2014How Columbus sold an idea to a queen Any idea what single asset will lead to your success?What will give you a competitive advantage?Will influence those…
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Brian Maynor January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014By Brian MaynorJanuary 30, 2013 What do you wear when you have the heart and spirit of a 20-year-old in the body of an over 40-year-old? For this demographic the…
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Brian Maynor January 30, 2014
January 30, 2014By Brian MaynorJanuary 30, 2013 What do you wear when you have the heart and spirit of a 20-year-old in the body of an over 40-year-old? For this demographic the…
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Jerry Bellune January 28, 2014
January 27, 2014By Jerry BelluneJanuary 28, 2014Develop your own Master Mind A Master Mind group can be a difference maker.You will bring like-minded people together.They can be those who work your same…
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Deborah OConnor January 28, 2013
January 27, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorJanuary 28, 2013 There are few subjects quite as controversial as money. Whether it bed’argent, dinero, yen, euros, it can bring out the worst in people. Howdo you…
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Deborah OConnor January 28, 2013
January 27, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorJanuary 28, 2013 There are few subjects quite as controversial as money. Whether it be d’argent, dinero, yen, euros, it can bring out the worst in people. How…
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Jerry Bellune January 28, 2014
January 27, 2014By Jerry BelluneJanuary 28, 2014Develop your own Master Mind A Master Mind group can be a difference maker.You will bring like-minded people together.They can be those who work your same…
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Sue Odom – ESOPs Jan 23 2014
January 23, 2014By Sue OdomNexsen PruetJanuary 23, 2013 1.An ESOP or Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a qualified retirement plan, like a 401(k) plan, except the investments primarily are in company stock.…
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Sue Odom – ESOPs Jan 23 2014
January 23, 2014By Sue OdomNexsen PruetJanuary 23, 2013 1.An ESOP or Employee Stock Ownership Plan is a qualified retirement plan, like a 401(k) plan, except the investments primarily are in company stock.…
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Brian Maynor January 22, 2013
January 22, 2014By Brian MaynorJanuary 22, 2013 Earlier this week I had the pleasure of speaking at a partnership event with Columbia College’s Institute of Leadership and Women in Philanthropy. The topic was…
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Brian Maynor January 22, 2013
January 22, 2014By Brian MaynorJanuary 22, 2013 Earlier this week I had the pleasure of speaking at a partnership event withColumbia College’s Institute of Leadership and Women in Philanthropy. The topic was expanding…
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