I’ve spent a good deal of time recently beefing up my LinkedIn network and profile. I’ve added a number of new contacts and signed up to participate in several additional groups. In the process, I’ve noticed the burgeoning number of consultants who...
I just submitted draft #1 of a white paper to Ragan Communications. The last 8 weeks have been spent head down writing and editing. It takes it out of me to the point that I cannot bring myself to write a blog entry. Bad blogger, bad blogger. It’s just what I...
With the 2008 IABC Southern Region Conference over, the entire volunteer team is taking a breath. It was, by all accounts, a huge success. Great feedback on the vast majority of speakers, great feedback on the conference experience. Attendees seemed to enjoy being...
When did we become so entitlement oriented that we won’t pursue any professional development unless our employer pays for it? As chair of the 2008 IABC Southern Region Conference, I can’t tell you how many conversations I’ve had of late with people...
About 10 days ago I put out a query to some colleagues asking what they would like to know about regarding my experience training in the Middle East. I am trying to decide if I should write an article. Wow, did I receive (and am still receiving) a lot of feedback....
I think I missed the memo. When was the decision made that we’re no longer supposed to return calls or respond to e-mails? Is it just me, or has business become ruder in the past six months? Truly, I am finding it difficult to get people to call me back. At...
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