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Monthly Archives: July 2007
You done lost all your [insert town here] privileges
So, I’m watching some gangster flick the other night. Basically any gangster flick. Pick one. At some point in the movie, someone will go and do something dumb. And then the heavy will decide to spare the idiot’s life but … Continue reading
Sound of one mouth yakking
I know. I know. If you just wanted to listen to me, you would have subscribed to hypocritical. I get that. But, at least, this is more focused drivel from your truly. Well, slightly more focused. Rest assured, gentle reader, … Continue reading
Posted in More than a living
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Some weekend reading and thinking
We like to think we’re pretty smart around here at More than a living. But reading and re-reading your own posts can get dull for even me. Sometimes. When that happens, I like to venture out and do a little … Continue reading
Posted in Insight, Inspiration, More than a living
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People quit people
It’s been said a thousand times, so my saying it one more time won’t hurt. In fact, it may help. People don’t quit jobs. People quit people. Why do I mention this, today? Maybe because I’ve been noticing a recurrent … Continue reading
Posted in Leadership, Management, Uncategorized
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Top 10 sites your next employer or customer will check
So, prior to our CSS search, the last time I had to do any significant due diligence on a potential co-worker was roughly two years ago. And then, I was hiring for a position on the other side of the … Continue reading
Posted in Branding, Recruiting, Reputation, Tips
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Practicing what we preach
I was just re-reading “Are you obsolete? Why not?” and thinking, “Man, this guy is completely full of crap. Who listens to this noob?” And then I realized I had written it. So, then I thought, “Maybe I should give … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, More than a living, Results, Truth
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Management tip: Top 3 ways to express your gratitude to employees
Management, listen up. You’ve got some good employees working for you. Yes, I know. He is a screw up. You’re right. But the rest of them? The rest of them are diamonds in the rough. The leaders of tomorrow. Pure … Continue reading
Posted in Management, Tips
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