The Networker

One day an old man was walking down the beach just before dawn. In the distance he saw a young man picking up stranded starfish and throwing them back into the sea. As the old man approached the young man, he asked, "Why do you spend so much energy doing what seems to...

Networking basics has several elements. Ask any successful business person and they will tell you that professional networking is one of the most important elements -- if not the most vital one – in moving your career forward. But even though it is so familiar among...

In a world of constant connectivity and social media engagement, how you present yourself and handle important online tasks is extremely important for your business image. Angela Wolter (of Dot Marketing) and I shared a few tips at one of our luncheons several months...

The following is the philosophy of Charles Schulz, the creator of the 'Peanuts' comic strip: (You don't have to actually answer the questions, just read straight through, and you'll get the point) Name the five wealthiest people in the world. Name the last five...

Are we getting too casual in our work attire? Research suggests we are. An article by Robert Half at cpapracticeadvisor.com reports that 4% of accounting and finance employees dress very formal, 21% somewhat formal, 61% somewhat casual, and 13% very casual. The topic...

I attended a leadership training recently and one of the exercises we did was to create our own personal leadership philosophy. I found going through the steps really helpful in solidifying what I valued and what my expectations were for myself and my organization. So...