Who Wants to be a CEO Anyway? - You Do
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When you see CEOs hauled off to jail in handcuffs, skewered before Congress and blamed for the Wall Street melt-down you might ask, “Why would I want to be a CEO?”
My response is, “If you are going to work in a company (which most of us are) you might as well work [...]
101 Things To Add To Your Business Bucket List
101 Things To Add To Your Business Bucket List
“The only successful marriage I had was me and my work.”
- The Bucket List 2007 Jack Nicholson
1. Get fired
2. Quit a job
3. Take a sabbatical
4. [...]
Organization that Provides Comfort to my Psyche
Organization that Provides Comfort to my Psyche
A friend and her husband were in Europe on holiday when her husband died suddenly. Not only did she have the devastating loss but the added complication of dealing with a death overseas. She returned home to take care of the legal complications of settling his affairs and getting [...]
Instead of a Face-lift, Choose a Career-lift -Get an Executive Coach
Debra Benton is described by Conde Nast Portfolio magazine as, “One of the top five executive coaches to have on speed dial.”
In today’s competitive business environment, having an executive coach isn’t a luxury. It’s a necessity. In a radically changing world, new work habits [...]
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How to Get a Good Shake
This happens every day in business: “Ralph (Ron or Ray) meets Laura in her office, and both nervously shake hands. Laura notices what feels like a wimpy, limp clasp. Both think to themselves, “Yech, what a poor handshake.” A two-second exchange like that sets an unease [...]