Risking the Taste of Wonder

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Travel, like a business start-up, is not for the fearful.  I am fearful.

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Sneak Preview of UNSINKABLE Book!

I recently had the opportunity to guest blog on InPower Women (a blog devoted to promoting narratives of women in leadership positions) and I decided to publish an excerpt from the UNSINKABLE book. I hope you enjoy this post: Lessons Learned from … Continue reading

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New Year and a New Start-up

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Thinking about starting something new?  Me too.  Although my book, Unsinkable, promises  how to “Find a Job, Create a Career, Build a Business,” so far I’ve only covered the first two topics on this blog.  Now it’s time to talk about how … Continue reading

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Ready to Jump?

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I’ve missed you guys!  I’ve had a blast writing this month (but not much for my own blog.) If you have missed me (!) you might find a post I wrote on how

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November Kick Start: More Things I Learned from My Start-up

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So you are out on your own, as a consultant or moonlighter or maybe as a new company owner.  I’ve been there and here is what I’d advise: 1.YOU are the business plan: Write your business plan down and make projections; … Continue reading

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November Kick-Start: No New Job Yet? –Start a Company!

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Ever think about going out on your own?  Even if you are still looking for a job you can stand out and earn some income consulting or offering services that may turn into an enterprise.  So to begin:

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November Kick Start: The RULES No One Tells You When You Start a New Job

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So you got the job…hey, congratulations.  Here are some tips for those first few weeks: Fill up everyone’s in box with great work: get ahead of deadlines and put your best effort forward

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November Kick Start: More Pointers for a Job Interview

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You are going to interview with a human being so be human! Touch on soft skills – these include written and oral communication, the ability

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November Kick-Start: Pointers on the Job Interview (Part One)

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Preparation for a job interview will give you confidence and help you sound knowledgeable and, well, prepared!   Here are some things to think about as you get ready:

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November Kick Start: Vets Seeking Civilian Employment

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Our country owes an enormous debt to our veterans — and when they return from service they have a lot to offer the work place.  I have hired and guided a number of veterans in the civilian work force and … Continue reading

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