November 2008

Thoughtful, Creative and Thrifty Gift Ideas

Goodbye Thanksgiving, Hello holiday shopping. I decided that instead of spending hundreds of dollars on ugly pajamas, sweaters or perfume that my friends and family don’t even like or want, I’m going to get creative and thrifty this year. Rather than focus on the dollar amount I spend per person, I’m going to tailor my [...]

November 30, 2008 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

What are you Thankful for at Work?

My stomach is already growling for tomorrow’s big Thanksgiving Feast!  I know it’s a bit cliché, but I can’t go through this week without a posting something about gratitude.    I am obsessed with this time of year.  I love that even the busiest and most successful business people take a minute to appreciate the [...]

November 26, 2008 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Brazen Careerist

Thanks to reader Andrea’s suggestion, I just became a member of “The Brazen Careerist.” This site is packed with useful career information for Gen Y’ers.  There is also a social network which is really cool too.  They also have coaches who can answer your questions and offer individual career coaching services.  Definitely check it out! [...]

November 25, 2008 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Big Lies about your First Job

Ever feel like you’re too smart to be doing the mundane tasks required of your day job?  Ever start to question the value of your college degree at work?  Did you assume you would be thanked and taught by your boss the way you were by your professors in college? Michael Ball’s “You’re Too Smart [...]

November 24, 2008 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Did Barack Obama’s Web 2.0 Campaign get him into the White House?

Regardless of political views, there’s no doubt that Barack Obama is one of the best examples of someone who made sure his personal brand was everywhere.  He has also received a lot of media attention for his smart way of utilizing web 2.0 during his campaign. Obama is a campaign pioneer who took advantage of [...]

November 22, 2008 1 comment CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

What’s Your Brand?

Americans are known to love wearing and buying big name brands. My guess is that we buy brands in order to feel or look a certain way. Try this. I will name two brands in the same category. Think about the first thing that comes to mind for each of them: • Bebe vs. Gap [...]

November 21, 2008 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

The Future of the Workplace according to Joey

Check out this cool clip from www.dailyjoey.com which shows Joey’s vision of what the future workplace will look like. I like it! I think the idea of working from home in an environment that is creatively stimulating would increase productivity. Also, having less rigid hours in order to become a “famil-ionaire” is a great concept [...]

November 20, 2008 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Global Entrepreneurship Week

Check out this awesome site in honor of Global Entrepreneurship Week this week!  Get involved, think up some new ideas and connect with other young people today. Playing around on this site has shed some light on a new idea I have for Executive Vision!  (Yes, another one.)  I’m sure you’ll hear about this soon!

November 19, 2008 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Today is "Clean out the Negativity" Day

Everyone knows that one person at the office (or really anywhere) that may be referred to as “the cancer” of the group: the person who is constantly negative, having an issue about something or someone at work and complaining about everyone around them. I strongly believe that attitude is contagious. Therefore, don’t let this person [...]

November 19, 2008 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

I Need Your Help!

I’m writing an article for employmentcrossings.com on how to retain Generation Y employees.  Naturally this article is due TOMORROW and I have a ways to go before finishing it.  I feel strongly that employers need to approach Gen Y’ers much differently than generations past based on our use of technology, love for feedback and instant gratification if [...]

November 18, 2008 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →
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