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 – Marketing through others
May 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Clint Greenleaf runs a small book publishing house. Clint has just published his new book for children, “Give, Save and Spend with the Three Little Pigs.”…
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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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Brian Maynor April 24, 2014
April 23, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 24, 2014 Remember trying out for team activities back in school? Along with the pressure you placed on yourself to standout and perform at your best you…
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Deborah OConnor April 22, 2014
April 21, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorApril 22, 2014Because of graduation, we have been concentrating on interviewing techniques.While speaking with a number of HR Directors, bosses, and managers I gleaned some insight into ‘what…
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Brian Maynor April 17, 2014
April 16, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 17, 2014Facetime, Skype, GotoMeeting, and WebEx are just a few of the video conferencing platforms taking center stage in offices of all sizes. While the trend has…
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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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Jeffrey Gitomer April 8, 2014
April 9, 2014By Jeffrey GitomerApril 8, 2014 I’m often asked, “Why do salespeople fail?” The answer is: They don’t fail. They fail to be their best. They fail to do their best. They fail to…
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Jeffrey Gitomer April 9, 2014
April 9, 2014By Jeffrey GitomerApril 9, 2014 Jeffrey, When a client says he or she is “still reviewing their options,” I know you say that’s the result of their ability to see…
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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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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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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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Jeffrey Gitomer March 17, 2014
March 17, 2014By Jeffrey GitomerMarch 17, 2014 Last week I wrote about the big picture of what it would take to attract1,000 leads, both the philosophy and structure of what would create theattraction.…
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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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Jeffrey Gitomer March 12, 2014
March 12, 2014By Jeffrey GitomerMarch 12, 2014 I have a goal and a plan to attract 1,000 leads in the next 30 days. Six months ago I launched my Gitomer Certified Advisor program. It…
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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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Jeffrey Gitomer March 4, 2014
March 5, 2014By Jeffrey GitomerMarch 4, 2014 What’s the “RAP” on you and your business? What do you mean you don’t know? YOU CREATED IT! Just ask Mother Google. She is standing by with millions…
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