Category Archives: Networking

Employee Feedback

A business owner who has never asked employees for their brutally honest and candid opinions about their company’s greatest strengths and serious weakness is missing out on some priceless information. Here are questions that should be asked: If you could … Continue reading →

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Retirement Guidance

I plan to continue working after I retire. However, I would like to do something completely different. For example, I recently met a retired executive who found a job working for a boat dealership. He delivers new boats to their … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Make Me Ask for Another Recommendation

The title Please Don’t Make Me Ask for Another Recommendation alone grabbed my attention, it reminded me of what I am always telling my students, clients, friends, and family cultivated relationships. Do not only go to your references when you … Continue reading →

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Mentoring style?

What is your mentoring style? I’m constantly teaching and enriching my team because I want them to learn and grow and move up in the company. Either that, or I want them to move out but always have a positive … Continue reading →

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Professional Development

I always hear great things about him. He recently gave me a great piece of advice that I’ve put into practice: out of all your direct reports, have two that you’re focused on developing. You’re never going to have time … Continue reading →

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