Climbing the corporate ladder is one thing, but would you run up and down 40,000 stairs to get in shape to take your clients on an “outing?” Now, granted the outing is a hike into and out of the Grand Canyon, but, still, what lengths (or heights) would you go to ensure client happiness? “If […]
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Most of us at one time or another wonder why we were put on this Earth. And many times The Creator gives us a glimpse or a clue into that great mystery. Most of us go about our daily lives and don’t give it a second thought how or why certain things happen. Then there
In recent networking training sessions I’ve taken the approach of quizzing the attendees–instituting a “pop quiz.” So could you pass a networking pop quiz? Here are some examples of the questions I ask after coaching a group. Most are within the context of a networking event or meeting and involve having had people engage others
After months of preparation and processing, the day was finally here. While many kids were at the State Fair of Texas, 31 GISD students were out in the workplace for a busy Friday. After Matching Day, the students were directed by the employers where to report, when and what the criteria for the day were
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After laying the ground work, now came the difficult part: matching the candidate students and the willing workplaces. Given that this was a pilot program, the team needed to set up a way to make it more clear the matching process of students to workplace. Several things led to the choice the team made. First
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One of the biggest challenges in front of business, educators and communities is preparing and having the next generation of workers. Wouldn’t it be great if we could connect the classroom to the workplace (and vice versa) so that workers would be better prepared for jobs in their community? In my time with the Garland
It is truly amazing how quickly you can reconnect with your network–if you keep it breathing. Recently a major assignment ended and I found myself looking for the next gig. Almost immediately I began calling, emailing and posting to friends, colleagues and clients, checking in with them. While the motive was somewhat about wanting to
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It wasn’t until I spent time with the citizens and supporters of the City of Garland that I realized just what a community is, was and can be. Are you part of a community? This experience cause me to look around and see just what I was a part of–who I was “communing” with. So,
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Ensemble TV shows have been around for years. We’ve watched them and made friends with the characters, gotten engaged in the plots and lived with them for years. But when a character got spun off or removed from the cast to go their own way in a new series or direction, things changed. Think Joey
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We all talk about networking and connecting with people. But that can be tough. The time comes and you just don’t have the energy or enthusiasm to take on the task. It’s just too much. So try something else. Try reconnecting. In this space we’ve talked about “Find ‘Em Fridays,” as a way to restart
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