There has been much focus recently about the lost art of the handwritten thank-you note. Many of us have lowered our standards to accepting a text that says “thank you”. Sorry folks; that doesn’t cut it. I strenuously propose that we reverse the trend. Let’s stop making excuses for people who won’t (not “can’t”) take […]
Business Lessons I Learned as a Teacher
Posted on July 26, 2015 //
Teaching is the metaphor for my business, if not the mantra. Most people understand the reference because…they went to school! Remembering My Roots I have never forgotten my roots as a public school teacher and believe that people who don’t remember where they came from make a big mistake. Although I didn’t plan to be […]
EARN Your “WRITE” TO Speak: -Part 2
Posted on July 7, 2015 //
For both the new and the experienced author, the options are many, the banquet is bountiful and best-sellerdom awaits. There’s no way around it; print books still sell and e–books are here and here to stay …on your laptop, ipad or smart phone. Audio books are now either available as CDs or for download and […]
The Survival of The “Greatest Weakness” Question
Posted on January 16, 2015 //
Answering the TRICK Job Question is No Career Treat Job interviews can be dicey. What to say? How to answer? When to ask questions? What questions to ask? But the most discomfort appears when the interviewer asks the trickiest of trick questions: What is your greatest weakness? Interviewed by a reporter for […]
