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A friend recently lamented to me that she hadn't had an opportunity yet to take the latest online course offered by her organization. As she put it, "They say it is being ‘offered', but that doesn't mean there is any choice-we have to take it. The problem is, when?"In thi
Every potential employee at one point or another has stressed over just what to ask in their job interview, right? Well, they’re right to feel that way.You see, according to employers surveyed, they absolutely do judge candidates by the specific questions they ask in
Yet so many walk through life in a protective shell. People try to insulate themselves from others. No eye contact. No smile. No hint of joy in their soul. YUCK.
One morning in Starbucks I sat reading a book. From time to time I would watch the urban professionals roll through to get their daily caffeine fix. I am a regular in the coffee shop, thus I often would see a friendly face and get a familiar smile. Many who know me will exchange a few words. Beyond that, few of the patrons make any effort to notice those around them.
"Tall decaf, room for cream". "Grande extra shot non-fat, sugar-free vanilla latte". "Venti zebra mocha with extra whip". The Starbuck's has it's own language which all the citizens speak fluently. But they only speak with the bartistas. Few will acknowledge that others are in the store. They fall into line and try to be invisibly lost in their own wo
Knowing which books to offer on Amazon can mean the difference between a good income stream and total failure. Here is what you need to know.First, how do I sell books on AmazonAmazon.com has a feature called Amazon Marketplace. This service lets you sell your used
Yet so many walk through life in a protective shell. People try to insulate themselves from others. No eye contact. No smile. No hint of joy in their soul. YUCK.
One morning in Starbucks I sat reading a book. From time to time I would watch the urban professionals roll through to get their daily caffeine fix. I am a regular in the coffee shop, thus I often would see a friendly face and get a familiar smile. Many who know me will exchange a few words. Beyond that, few of the patrons make any effort to notice those around them.
"Tall decaf, room for cream". "Grande extra shot non-fat, sugar-free vanilla latte". "Venti zebra mocha with extra whip". The Starbuck's has it's own language which all the citizens speak fluently. But they only speak with the bartistas. Few will acknowledge that others are in the store. They fall into line and try to be invisibly lost in their own wo
In our first few articles of last year, we urged business process based management as against functional management as a way of getting the most from your organisation and delivering better value to your stakeholders.First, a Fishy Tale:A newly min
One morning in Starbucks I sat reading a book. From time to time I would watch the urban professionals roll through to get their daily caffeine fix. I am a regular in the coffee shop, thus I often would see a friendly face and get a familiar smile. Many who know me will exchange a few words. Beyond that, few of the patrons make any effort to notice those around them.
"Tall decaf, room for cream". "Grande extra shot non-fat, sugar-free vanilla latte". "Venti zebra mocha with extra whip". The Starbuck's has it's own language which all the citizens speak fluently. But they only speak with the bartistas. Few will acknowledge that others are in the store. They fall into line and try to be invisibly lost in their own wo
A mom who has her own business faces an incredible challenge. Motivated by the need to put food on the table or to give herself the gift of accomplishment, she moves forward with her life and family while starting a new business. All women who start a business, have to start som
"Tall decaf, room for cream". "Grande extra shot non-fat, sugar-free vanilla latte". "Venti zebra mocha with extra whip". The Starbuck's has it's own language which all the citizens speak fluently. But they only speak with the bartistas. Few will acknowledge that others are in the store. They fall into line and try to be invisibly lost in their own wo
The dry cleaners lost your favorite pair of slacks, the computer tech never returned your call, your health club changed hours without a warning and the drive through gave you root beer instead of diet coke. Breech of trust happens every day to us as consumers yet we are often u
The younger folks have iPods blaring in their ears, just to be sure that they do not have to interact with any other people.
I believe the world was different 100 years ago. My fantasy is that people talked to each other in the coffeehouses of yesterday. They did not live their lives behind invisible fences of the mind, but instead ran free with each other in stimulating conversation. Maybe I am wrong. Perhaps it was always like it is today.
Opportunities come from people. If you do not know enough people, then you are missing out on countless ways to improve your life. Reach out to others, smile, have a polite conversations. One never knows who they will meet that could become an important influence in their life. Hide from humanity and you are hiding from your future success.
If you ever see me sitting at a Starbucks, feel free to smile and say hello. I am easy to recognize, as I am the person who is smiling at you.
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