Originally published January 7, 2015 I love visiting the offices of the nonprofit and small-business relationships I maintain for part-time income. And don’t worry; relationships are what most businesses call customers or clients. I prefer “relationships” because the other two words are so clumsy. Anyway, whether I’m juggling a full-time job and independent contracts or…
Originally published June 5, 2014 Today I’m taking a page from my own book – yes, I’m still writing a bunch of books that I’m not writing – and looking at ways I can practice what I preach. Recent life events – increased career day appearances, office management consultation, business plan consultation – positioned me…
Originally published May 25, 2014 I love Career Day. Every year I visit schools to share from my professional life with middle- and high-school students. Every year I tell myself to write down the many deep, insightful, and often humorous questions and comments that students share, and then I forget to do so. Every year…
Originally published April 10, 2014 Today I take a page from my mothers’ book on encouraging children. On this morning’s commute to work, I sat across from and overheard – mainly because he was being particularly loud, almost as if for an audience – a father berate his very young daughter. In particular, he rode…
Originally published November 17, 2013 Is it because of the coming Thanksgiving holiday? Or because of a recent sermon I heard on innumerable blessings? Or because I’ve had lots of opportunities lately to reflect on the many blessings in my life? In any event, blessings have been on my brain, and there is much truth…
Originally published August 23, 2013 We call the phenomenon of treating others as we wish to be treated the golden rule. We call any young wiz kid who can seem to do no wrong in his or her field a golden child. All this gold around me all my life, and it took me until…
Originally published May 21, 2013 Dear Aspiring Anything, Thank you for your interest in your dream. We are pleased to announce that there is a vacancy just for someone with your looks, attitude, and talents. This is exciting for us because in this age of superficial individuals in the spotlight, your genuine star-power really stands…
Originally published October 20, 2012 Just returning this afternoon from an energetic and inspiring new-client introductory meeting, I’m still reeling with enthusiasm and ideas about programs and projects in which I’m currently involved. Moreover, this morning’s breakfast with three of the most promising and caring individuals with whom I’ve had the privilege to meet has…
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