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Do You Write Like a Mascot?

Like many mascots, Sparky the Sun Devil doesn’t talk.  But it turns out he’s quite a writer.  During the football season, Sparky sends alumni of Arizona State University email updates on the team.  I understand that these updates are designed … Continue reading

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Are Company Retreats All Wet?

Are company retreats in danger of becoming the equivalent of running a sprinkler system in the rain?  These gatherings aren’t necessarily about creative thought but rather getting people to fall in line with predetermined company outcome. It’s not a good … Continue reading

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Oprah Takes Audience for a Mind Trip

A man and a woman go to dinner on a first date.  They agree to split the bill.  At the end of the meal, the man pulls out a buy one, get one free coupon and announces that his part … Continue reading

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When Your Bank Acts Like a Robber

When your someone from Wachovia Bank leaves you a phone message that you need to call about your account, it’s a reason to panic. The first thing that comes to mind is fraud. I immediately checked my online balance and … Continue reading

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Corporate Buying: When to Pinch Pennies

The pressure to save money is forcing some organizations to question every purchase.  That can mean a lot of extra work for someone.  When should you look to save and when does paying full price or extra make sense? Look … Continue reading

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Rock On! Lessons from a DJ

While I college I once worked on the radio as a disc jockey.  Okay, by work, I don’t really mean, “paid.”  And by radio, I’m talking about a campus station. Despite the humble setting, I received a wealth of experience … Continue reading

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Are Your Employees Ready to Jump Ship?

If you run a business or rely heavily on your staff, then you should be worried.  Deloitte had just released its annual Ethics and Workplace Survey. It found that a third of employees plan to find a new job when … Continue reading

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General (McChrystal) Tips for Apologizing

General Stanley McChrystal found himself in a situation that may be familiar to a lot of us: Having to apologize to your boss for something you said. The problem with this is that saying you’re sorry can take a lot … Continue reading

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