As we finish up the month of July, it’s a good time to reconsider your progress in your goals. What did you say you would do this year, and how far along are you? Is it time to reevaluate those goals? Maybe things in your life have caused some stumbling blocks. Maybe your goal to lose 40 pounds is [...]
READ MORE »Inside humor
Have you ever heard a speaker deliver an inside joke? Did you feel included? If not, did the joke make you feel left out? Now imagine yourself with the inside joke. You know it will be funny to a few people (or maybe just one), and you know it will be funny to you. Do you [...]
READ MORE »On writing well
“To defend what you’ve written is a sign that you are alive.” —William Zinsser, WD I just read this quote on Writers Digest blog, the title was 72 of the Best Quotes about Writing. What made me repost it here? Well, when I read it I thought, “…yeah”. Sometimes, that’s all it takes. Recently I’ve [...]
READ MORE »Job Hunting: Does your Resumé need Pepper?
One important lesson I’ve learned job-hunting (and getting hired) in this economy is this: Just because I’m only one person doesn’t mean I can get by on just one resumé. I’m not even refering to the fact that I have multiple skillsets. I’m talking about how I sell myself in my primary job search. Have you [...]
READ MORE »Job Hunting: Discussing Salary
What’s the most uncomfortable question you can be asked in the job hunting process? Sometimes, it’s “What salary are you looking for?” Of course, the optimistic view is that they’re looking to pay you something. That’s a good way to take it. But sometimes it means, “Will you be worth my time to interview?” You [...]
READ MORE »Job Hunting: Stay Ready
You may have heard the tried and true line, “The best time to look for a job is when you have a job.” But is that really all there is to it? If you’ve found yourself looking for work in the past few years, you know the rules have changed. The question is, are you [...]
READ MORE »Legacy
Does a legacy have to be something ever-lasting, tremendous and known to everyone? Seven years ago I came to be stationed at McConnell AFB. It turned out to be my final assignment. Shortly after I arrived, I learned that the base had won an award, which included money to be used to improve the recreation [...]
READ MORE »Book Review: RISE
I just read RISE, 3 practical steps for advancing your career, standing out as a leader and liking your life by Patty Azzarello. I like how this book gives a straight look at how to be successful by really talking about how to DO Better, LOOK Better and CONNECT Better. Those three points are the [...]
READ MORE »Next book: Million Dollar Web Presence
I just picked up Alan Weiss’ book, Million Dollar Web Presence – Leverage the Web to Build Your Brand and Transform Your Business, coauthored with Chad Barr. Yes, I was at a Barnes & Noble again. I’ve been a fan of Alan’s for some time, so I’m looking forward to reading it this weekend. I [...]
READ MORE »Does your art speak for itself?
I was watching an episode of The Apprentice a couple of years ago, and one team was telling Mr. Trump about their advertising idea that lets the Trump name sells itself. His response? “Nothing sells itself. Nothing.” I thought of this while reading I’d Rather be in the Studio! The Artist’s No-Excuse Guide to Self-Promotion, [...]
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