How to create a Blog Post using Microsoft Word 2007
Mon, 11/17/08 – 8:26pm | 176 views | 4 Comments

While playing with Microsoft Word 2007, I noticed something new today. When I clicked on “New” under the “Office button“, it showed “New blog post“. I do not remember being able to post to a …

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What Sarah Palin, Yahoo, and common sense can teach the rest of us concerning web applications
Thu, 09/18/08 – 7:10am | 131 views | 2 Comments
What Sarah Palin, Yahoo, and common sense can teach the rest of us concerning web applications

On September 17th, it was reported that Sarah Palin’s personal Yahoo email account was hacked. This was not achieved by using some unknown software exploit or a compromised computer, but with a little effort and effective …

Has email become a distraction to the point that it causes a loss in productivity?
Tue, 09/16/08 – 6:02am | 205 views | One Comment
Has email become a distraction to the point that it causes a loss in productivity?

If you review email as it arrives in your inbox, you are lowering your productivity. Email can be as much a distraction or lure as YouTube or online shopping for many employees.
Email as a medium of …

Know your key competitive differences, sell them to your prospects, and a short story about what not to say on a sales call
Thu, 09/11/08 – 1:41am | 91 views | No Comment
Know your key competitive differences, sell them to your prospects, and a short story about what not to say on a sales call

I violated one of my first tips on improving productivity…I answered the phone. I was expecting a call from the caller’s area code, so I picked up the call…darn it…a sales call.
I sighed to myself, …

Need software for your home office, or have school age children, and want to do it on the cheap?
Tue, 09/9/08 – 5:54am | 81 views | No Comment
Need software for your home office, or have school age children, and want to do it on the cheap?

If you are running a small business, have school age children, or are searching for similar tools that you use at the office, but want to avoid the cost, then I have a few suggestions.
I get asked …

Blackberry Addict and His Children
Mon, 09/8/08 – 10:01am | 96 views | One Comment
Blackberry Addict and His Children

I advocate for a good work life balance.  I am also a hypocrite.

The truth hurts at times, doesn’t it? I have stressed a good work life balance to my team over the years, and have …

Presentation and self-conduct - Part 1a: On hold for now
Sat, 09/6/08 – 11:18pm | 90 views | No Comment

Well, this series is going to have to go on hold for a bit. I am Sorry, as I know you were all dieing to read it , but it is unavoidable.

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