The Skinny On Plus Size
May 28, 2014
By Brian Maynor ‘Plus Size’. These two words are the source of fear and confusion for a lot of people, but it’s completely unnecessary. When speaking as a style…
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The Skinny On Plus Size
May 28, 2014
By Brian Maynor ‘Plus Size’. These two words are the source of fear and confusion for a lot of people, but it’s completely unnecessary. When speaking as a style…
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A penny saved is a penny earned. Or is it?
May 28, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Ben Franklin sought to cultivate his character by a plan of 13 virtues, which he developed at age 20 (in 1726), and continued to practice in some…
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A penny saved is a penny earned. Or is it?
May 28, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Ben Franklin sought to cultivate his character by a plan of 13 virtues, which he developed at age 20 (in 1726), and continued to practice in some…
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The horror and honor of the Civil War on Memorial Day
May 26, 2014
By Robert J. Samuelson The first Memorial Day — then called Decoration Day — was celebrated May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War to honor the…
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The horror and honor of the Civil War on Memorial Day
May 26, 2014By Robert J. Samuelson The first Memorial Day — then called Decoration Day — was celebrated May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War to honor the…
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VA scandal shows Obama is out of the loop — again
May 26, 2014By Kathleen Parker Former president George W. Bush once said, rather proudly, that he didn’t read newspapers. President Obama, a confirmed newsie, has claimed to read the major papers, perhaps…
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VA scandal shows Obama is out of the loop — again
May 26, 2014By Kathleen Parker Former president George W. Bush once said, rather proudly, that he didn’t read newspapers. President Obama, a confirmed newsie, has claimed to read the major papers, perhaps…
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Over-the-Top Expensive Weddings-It is Okay to Say No?
May 26, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor It appears there is another way to go into debt these days: with a wedding! It is quite amazing what is now involved, including everything from a…
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Over-the-Top Expensive Weddings-It is Okay to Say No?
May 26, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor It appears there is another way to go into debt these days: with a wedding! It is quite amazing what is now involved, including everything from a…
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Innovative marketing – What do your Ideal Prospects’ believe?
May 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Liberals like the moral ambiguity of Mad Men. Greed and lust are amply rewarded. Conservatives like the underdog values of TURИ. American patriots risk their lives…
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Innovative marketing – What do your Ideal Prospects’ believe?
May 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Liberals like the moral ambiguity of Mad Men. Greed and lust are amply rewarded. Conservatives like the underdog values of TURИ. American patriots risk their lives…
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Take A Break – Being Social Makes You Smarter
May 20, 2014By Brian Maynor I love reading about the latest studies connecting productivity at work with social awareness and this week I ran across a great article in the Harvard…
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Take A Break – Being Social Makes You Smarter
May 20, 2014By Brian Maynor I love reading about the latest studies connecting productivity at work with social awareness and this week I ran across a great article in the Harvard…
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Old way or new way? Only one way works. My way.
May 19, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer The old way of selling is dead. The only people who don’t know that are other sales trainers, recently released old-world sales tactics books that are…
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Old way or new way? Only one way works. My way.
May 19, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer The old way of selling is dead. The only people who don’t know that are other sales trainers, recently released old-world sales tactics books that are…
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Innovative Marketing – Wizardry in Marketing
May 18, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Wizardry in marketing Last week we advised you to decide if you aim to • Build a valuable brand. That’s what Coke, Ford and Geico aim…
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Innovative Marketing – Wizardry in Marketing
May 18, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Wizardry in marketing Last week we advised you to decide if you aim to • Build a valuable brand. That’s what Coke, Ford and Geico aim…
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It is Never too Soon to Start Preparing for College and Your Career
May 18, 2014By Deborah O’Connor May 19, 2014 We have just had a multitude of graduations and it seems not everyone is prepared to go out into the world and make…
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It is Never too Soon to Start Preparing for College and Your Career
May 18, 2014By Deborah O’Connor May 19, 2014 We have just had a multitude of graduations and it seems not everyone is prepared to go out into the world and make…
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You Don’t Have To Walk Like An Egpytian To Dress Like One
May 15, 2014
By Brian Maynor May 16, 2014 You don’t have to look very far to see Egyptian influence in fashion. Tunics; gauze and linen fabrics; maxi dresses and sheer pieces all…
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The Value of Personality
May 13, 2014By Brian Maynor May 15, 2014 Earlier this week an interesting headline from FastCompany caught my eye, AN EMPLOYEE’S PERSONALITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SKILLS ACCORDING TO A NEW…
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The Value of Personality
May 13, 2014By Brian Maynor May 15, 2014 Earlier this week an interesting headline from FastCompany caught my eye, AN EMPLOYEE’S PERSONALITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SKILLS ACCORDING TO A NEW…
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Innovative Marketing – Attracting Our Ideal Prospects
May 12, 2014
By Jerry Bellune May 12, 2014 Attracting Our Ideal Prospects Are you attracting your Ideal Prospects? Or are you pursuing anybody who’ll fog a mirror? Do they want to buy…
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Having a Graduation Party? There’s Etiquette!
May 9, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor May 9, 2014 As graduation approaches, there will be many parties to celebrate the big event. I received an interesting letter from Corey, addressing the issue of…
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Get more done in less time – How Eisenhower accomplished so much
May 6, 2014By Jerry Bellune May 5, 2014 President Dwight Eisenhower was a model leader. He grew up in an impoverished family in Kansas. With hard work, “Ike” graduated from West…
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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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Fighting Discrimination in the Workplace
March 31, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor . . Even in these enlightened times, unfortunately discrimination still exists in 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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By 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 business world and he or she who performs rules. However, when everything else…
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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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