There was a great article today in The Huffington Post about Bob Bernstein, a 60-year-old who was laid off from his job as a real estate broker. He immediately dealt with the “Now what?” syndrome, questioning what he might possibly be suited for doing at his age, knowing he wouldn’t be getting another broker position…
Chris Brogan reminds us to seek out ways to save time
If you’re reading this blog and have never heard the name Chris Brogan, I’m throwing down a challenge to you today to learn a little bit more about who is and what he’s about. On paper, he’s the co-author of the New York Times best-seller “Trust Agents,” and has more than 11 years of experience…
Learning not to criticize, condemn and complain
Now that I’m halfway through my Dale Carnegie Course with Dale Carnegie Training of Southeast Michigan, I’ve taken some time to reflect on both what I hoped to accomplish by taking the course and also what I’ve succeeded in improving upon thus far. Many of the Dale Carnegie Principles include skills that I’ll continue to…
How can Foursquare work for your business?
If you haven’t yet started a discussion about how location-based applications can help your business, consider this a friendly wake-up call. Applications like Foursquare and Gowalla are powerful tools that, when used properly, can provide increased exposure for your business and breed customer loyalty. For example, when I attend my weekly Dale Carnegie Course, hosted…