Category Archives: Value

Are You Excitable?

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Toby Lucich

It’s been awhile. Hello again. How’s the family? Yeah, the sun is starting to sneak out here in the northwest too. Yeah, I’ve been listening to a little Def Leopard, too. Ok, enough small talk. Onto the story. Rick and … Continue reading →

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Rocket Surgery? Nice Niche

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Toby Lucich

Hey there. Long time, huh? Hope your weekend was a good one. So, Sunday morning, and I’m enjoying the Sunday New York Times in my cloud-shrouded  sun room with a cup of my favorite blend. Of coffee. I love to read … Continue reading →

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Without artisans, tools are worthless

Posted on November 12, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

[NOTE: I’ve been struggling with the title on this one for three days. And, while I can’t quite capture the idea in the headline, I still feel that this is imperative to get off of my proverbial chest.] People are … Continue reading →

Posted in Artisan, Career, Experience, Tools, Value | 2 Comments

You're special

Posted on August 15, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

You’re special. And I don’t mean that in a touchy feely way. Although if you feel like you need it, go ahead and take it that way. But take it this way, as well: You’re special. You’re not general. You’re … Continue reading →

Posted in Experience, Honesty, Inspiration, Pride, Reputation, Talent, Value | 5 Comments

Making yourself accountable

Posted on August 9, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I was thinking about Kumquat, again. Constantly. This time, I was trying to figure out why the idea behind Kumquat appealed to me, so that I could explain to other people why its an important shift in thinking. Somehow, “I … Continue reading →

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Fun doesn't have to equal free. Does it?

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

I was chatting with Toby, this morning, about his “Professional Peer Referrals” post. And as I was describing my issues with the whole “pay to play” concept, something dawned on me. I have a really, really hard time charging people … Continue reading →

Posted in consulting, Creativity, Entrepreneur, Value | 1 Comment

Don't hold me to this number

Posted on August 3, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

You ever been around someone–you, me, anyone–trying to come up with a “rough estimate,” off the cuff? As opposed to a smooth estimate? A solid estimate? An exact guess? Whatever. Oxymorons aside. Bear with me. I have a point. No … Continue reading →

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Pablo Picasso anecdote or apocrypha or whatever; it's still a valuable lesson

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Rick Turoczy

Toby’s recent post on personal brand highlights some critical questions we should all be asking ourselves. Why? Because we’re obligated to take care of ourselves. It’s not adult day care, folks. And what’s the end result of building all of … Continue reading →

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Personal Brand? Where's the Value?

Posted on March 20, 2007 by Toby Lucich

Are you managing your Personal Brand? Is it worth more today than it was a year ago? Your brand value (alternatively – credibility, or reputation) is the incremental compensation you should be receiving over and above candidates in the same … Continue reading →

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Graphing despair, fulfillment, success, and failure

Posted on December 6, 2006 by Rick Turoczy

As Kathy Sierra has taught me time and time again, a solid visual can really drive home your point. I’m sorry? A picture is worth a thousand words? Hmm. That sounds like an interesting quote. You should consider maybe shopping … Continue reading →

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