A couple of weeks ago I listened to several people discuss the topic of networking with others. The featured guest in the Google Hangout video chat was Stacy Zapar who happens to have the distinction of being the most connected woman on LinkedIn. She shared her experiences and insights regarding networking and is obviously very knowledgeable …
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Lessons From American Idol
My wife and I have enjoyed watching American Idol for years. I missed the first season, but have been a big fan since then. Now that we're into the phase where America votes weekly on who remains, I thought it might be nice to reflect on some of the many lessons that can come from …
Leap Year Lesson #336: Plan and Prepare, But Don’t Forget the Present
The lesson below is a guest post from my friend, Carla Puckett. She suggested the topic to me recently, but I thought it would be best if she shared her experience directly with my readers. Thanks, Carla, for an excellent lesson! Be sure to check out Carla's blog at That's What I'm Thinking. I hate …
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Leap Year Lesson #282: It’s Better to Over-Prepare
I had the unpleasant realization Saturday that I was already a day late in completing a quiz for a training class I'm halfway through. Knowing there was no way I could get to it over my busy weekend, I asked for and received permission to complete it today. That threw off the plans I had …
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Leap Year Lesson #259: It’s OK To Lean On Others When Needed
Even though I was at home on vacation this week, I still had a full agenda of things I wanted to get done. I didn't get everything accomplished, but I got much of it done. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I'm going to schedule another "staycation" for next month and perhaps the next …
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