An iPad to Bring Them All Together
May 20, 2010 – 9:34 pm | No Comment

The world has been buzzing since the release of Apple’s latest creation, the iPad. I scoffed and pitied them all for fueling Apple’s marketing machine. That is, until I started to take a closer look …

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Annual Performance Reviews
October 21, 2008 – 6:48 pm | One Comment
Annual Performance Reviews

I do not know too many managers, other than the fine folks in HR, that love to complete annual performance reviews. ”Good” employees tend to get good reviews, and typically have little discussed in areas of development. …

Everything starts by making a decision
October 20, 2008 – 5:28 am | 3 Comments
Everything starts by making a decision

Most people fear change, the unknown, and will seek safety in and with the familiar. Avoidance of serious decision making is common place, and often times decisions are deferred to others as a method to avoid …

Optimize your commute time and open a new world to yourself
October 8, 2008 – 10:07 pm | One Comment
Optimize your commute time and open a new world to yourself

How much time do you spend commuting back and forth to work each day? Is this time you spend, and never get back, a mind numbing journey, an exercise in frustration or an enriching experience?
Take this time for what …

Could social-networking sites hurt or help you get your next job?
September 24, 2008 – 5:41 am | 6 Comments
Could social-networking sites hurt or help you get your next job?

Managers are starting to review social-networking sites and blogs

Consultants, Freelancers and Small Businesses take note of this post: Awesome Web Resources
September 19, 2008 – 8:39 am | No Comment

I was reading my morning news and saw the below post on Lifehacker. I dropped by the FreelanceSwitch blog and I was impressed with the resources they listed to help the independently minded worker.  I …

Some words you should, and should not, use in your next resume
September 15, 2008 – 6:04 am | 4 Comments
Some words you should, and should not, use in your next resume

What makes your resume standout in a pile of resumes that could easily be several hundred thick?