“If you see a fork in the road, take it,” and “You can observe a lot by watching” are some of the many one-line quips of baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. Yogi’s comments are both fun and a blinding flash of the obvious that often draw us back to simple truths. My favorite is… Continue reading
Archive for July, 2010
Eight Steps to Make Communication a Vital Skill
The art of everyday communications should be every executive’s number one priority. Every statement and every communication must contain the elements connected to company success, including its values, motivation, goals and objectives. However, successful communication is not just about idea, it’s also about how it is said. These eight steps will help you turn communication… Continue reading
Shop for a Job Before Writing a Resume
Writing a resume without a specific job in mind is like jumping off a diving board without knowing how deep the water is. Your chance of success is small and you could even hurt yourself. We all know that a resume is the primary tool for marketing your skills, knowledge, and experience to prospective employers…. Continue reading
Is It Risky To Work With Friends?
They don’t teach this in management school, but learning how to build and maintain friendships in the workplace is a skill that can take you a long way in your career. Just ask the founders of Google and Yahoo! But then again, when friends ‘break-up’ at work, whether it’s a legal partnership, two chefs at… Continue reading
