As many college graduates are scrambling to find jobs, one of the most important things for graduates to understand is that you're in school all your life. In fact, your real education is just beginning.
I'd like to pass on a few lessons, which weren't necessarily covered in school. If you've ... Views: 1117
You don't have to pledge Skull and Bones or be a country club deb to meet the right people. There are a ton of jobs that offer that opportunity but go begging every year for want of volunteers willing to take them.
Take ushering at your church or synagogue. Maybe it sounds like it's just one ... Views: 960
1. Use the calendar creatively.
Sure, send birthday and anniversary cards, but recognize your network’s other special days. Never underestimate the power of a simple thank-you note, remembering a date or a place that’s important to a member of your network, or a note of congratulations. Yes, ... Views: 1147
Take it from an old grizzly who’s been there and done that. We like to think that with age comes vast experience. Guess where that vast experience came from? That’s right. Until someone invents a Teflon-coated suit, the most penetrating insights come from hindsight.
Is there a bright ... Views: 1896
I got a phone call from a Fortune 500 CEO last week whom I had never met. After decades of begging the government to relax their regulatory grip and let his industry experience the joys of competition, his wish had been granted -- and his bottom line had plummeted.
He wanted me to talk to his ... Views: 1158