Maybe it is my sense of humor, but speakers and writers who conjure up funny analagies, metaphors and similes always capture my attention. Every family has these characters who can effortlessly make their words more vivid, more humorous, hilarious even. “It’s like cleaning the garage with the Winnebago parked inside, you can do it but [...]
Archive for October, 2007
Phrases That Engage the Listener and Reader
Posted in October 17th, 2007
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So You Want To Be a Lone Ranger? Good Luck With That.
Posted in October 16th, 2007
Even the real Lone Ranger had Tonto. Other than close friends and family, do you have someone who is willing to give you advice, help and either a kick in the ass or ego-building when you need it? Call this a mentor or a coach–it might be someone in your industry, a business friend, someone [...]
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Management Review Committee
Posted in October 16th, 2007
by admin in Daily Wisdom
I’m the third one from the left. [tags]management review committee[/tags]
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Pulling The Trigger: Three Easy Steps
Posted in October 15th, 2007
 Or, [tag]what I learned from John Wayne[/tag]. Inspired by Middle Zone Musings. Often we refer to someone who can’ t seem to get going on a new project, career or opportunity as unwilling to [tag]pull the trigger[/tag]. Basically, it communicates someone who likes to dream and wish.. but isn’t willing to actually do it. In [...]
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Why What You Learned in College Doesn’t Work Well @ Work. Or, Why MySpace is Not a Work Skill
Posted in October 12th, 2007
Our sales leader, Paul Moquist, is the best sales manager and trainer around. Over the years, I have seen him teach countless young people about sales. It is not uncommon for ex-employees to look him up years after working for him and relate their successes. He is like that the English Lit teacher you had [...]
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A Kansan in Silicon Valley Explains Exacerbation Theory
Posted in October 9th, 2007
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I grew up with Conrad Hake and can attest he is off-the-charts smart. He has advanced degrees in social psychology, computer science and something I can’t spell. Over the years, I have done a lot of reading on positive thinking yet I have never-ever heard of these two theories, so I thought I would pass [...]
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Our JobDig Dog Goes On Vacation With Customers. How Cool Is That?
Posted in October 9th, 2007
Our JobDig dog has been a terrific and fun symbol of our Company. It’s friendly, adaptable, cute and makes you smile. When customers start taking YOUR company symbol/mascot/brand on their vacation so they can send you back a picture of him sightseeing….well, heart be still. Here he is in China recently (non-photoshopped for you cynics!)
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You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Posted in October 9th, 2007
Want proof positive that inspiration comes at you from almost anywhere? Excelsior is a small western suburb of Minneapolis, on Lake Minnetonka and full of shops and tourists. I have coffee there frequently. Walking the streets was Old Jimmy….an older gent who had taken the short bus to school. Good hearted old Jimmy, dressed in [...]
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The “How To Be Likeable” Series. Ten Things You Can Do Today.
Posted in October 8th, 2007
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and employees. Other than ‘don’t be an asshole’ what can you do to increase your own likeability? Is it really possible [...]
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The “How To Be Likeable” Series. Number 2: Be Engaged, Passionate
Posted in October 5th, 2007
To a large measure, your likeability will lead to success or failure. It often trumps skill levels in surveys of HR people who are asked to name the most important characteristic of job candidates and employees. Other than ‘don’t be an asshole’ what can you do to increase your own likeability? Is it really possible [...]
