Seth Godin writes this morning about the yes, no and maybe people within a company. And how hard it is for sales people to find the “yes” people because they are protected by their companies. It is easier to say “no” (and to train those) than to figure out how a “yes” can help your [...]
Archive for March, 2009
‘Wear Sunscreen’ by Artsmonkey Juliet Brain
Posted in March 20th, 2009
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[youtube xfq_A8nXMsQ] Sunscreen and DNA inspired by ‘GL, Baz & The Last Mimsy’ by Juliet Brain, special to WWDS GL very kindly asked me to ‘Share-the-Podium’ at WWDS. I wasn’t sure why anyone would be interested in what I thought, not to mention the added pressure ‘on any topic’ and then GL slipped in the [...]
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How To Handle Complacency Disorder on the Job by Guest VLogger Dave Sniadak
Posted in March 19th, 2009
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Complacency Disorder Finding a creative outlet for your creative juices by Dave Sniadak, special guest post for WWDS. [youtube X7CvUiNLEVU] Hello and thanks for clicking in, I’m Dave Sniadak…throughout my career, I’ve worn a handful of hats – sports anchor, news videographer, project manager and even telemarketer (don’t ask)… But in all of my work-place [...]
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Are You Driving Your Own Career Bus? by Guest Miriam Salpeter
Posted in March 18th, 2009
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By Miriam Salpeter, M.A. Career Coach, www.keppiecareers.com As a career coach and blogger, I am constantly seeking inspiration and looking for messages to convert into job search advice for my readers. So, when I watched a commercial for Lexis recently, one sound byte really resonated with me: You can’t change traffic, so change the way [...]
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Guest Auntie Stress Talks About the Stress of a Job Loss
Posted in March 17th, 2009
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Stressing The Job Market by Marianna Paulson, of Change of Heart Stress Solutions “I’m sorry, but we’ll have to let you go.” Words, that when first heard, can cause one to wonder if they even heard them at all. Once it sinks in that you are being terminated from your job, you experience a myriad [...]
Sometimes You Just Need a Little Help
Posted in March 16th, 2009
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Sometimes You Just Need A Little Help by Robert Hruzek of Houston, Texas, and MiddleZoneMusings I’ll tell ya folks, the weather was absolutely spectactular! A warm, friendly sun was shinin’, the birds were chirpin’ merrily, a soft breeze whispered sweet nothings in my ear, and it was another day happily moseying along my favorite sidewalk. [...]
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Guest Martin Gibbons Says Why Loving Your Job is So Important to Your Career Success
Posted in March 16th, 2009
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Special to WWDS by Martin Gibbons of PeopleMaps You can’t enjoy career success unless you love what you do. Sure you can make money and sure you can get promotions but success, in the full sense of the word, will always elude you. This is why you see so many people with high paid jobs [...]
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“That’s Your Business Card?” by Guest Barbara Safani
Posted in March 15th, 2009
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That’s Your Business Card??? by Barbara Safani I attend a lot of networking events. And at this point I’ve seen every mistake people can make when it comes to business cards. Here are my favorites. Distributing an old business card and updating the contact information with a ball point pen. Sharing business cards where the [...]
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Guest Eric Kramer Reveals The One Best Interview Question of All Time. For the Job Seeker.
Posted in March 14th, 2009
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The One Best Interview Question of All Time by Eric Kramer, special to WWDS. Founder of Innovative Career Services and developer of the successful InterviewBest presentation. This is another in the Share the Podium series. Let’s all say this together; “an interview is a sales call.” After having submitted your sales brochure (resume) to a [...]
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Guest Cecily Drucker (Yes, ‘that’ Drucker) and the Secrets of a Start-Up Virgin
Posted in March 12th, 2009
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Ed. Note: Taking over the podium today is Cecily Drucker, Peter’s daughter, (both pictured above from personal collection) who is off and running with her very first start-up. Secrets Of a 64-Year Old Start-Up Virgin By Cecily Drucker, CEO Bottom Line Time Especially for WhatWouldDadSay Got a good idea? Have the guts to go for [...]
