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Oh, By the Way College Senior’s its November…Do You Have a Job?

A student approached me after class today and with a panic in his voice said, “I don’t have a job. What should I do?” My business class is devoted entirely to relationship building and a significant portion is spent on networking. Classes started at the end of August and this student has been [...]

Correcting an employee should be a positive experience!

The days of management by fear and intimidation have long passed.  Management styles have developed to provide encouragement and nurturing for those in the workplace.  However, on occasion there is a need to provide corrective feedback to an associate; not “blunt criticism.”  The challenge arises as to the proper way [...]

Managing time based on your personal biological clock.

What is your best time of the day?  When do you accomplish the most and are the most productive?  Many individuals are “morning people;” others work best in the evening.  Determine your most productive time of the day and use that time to concentrate on your more difficult tasks or the [...]