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While hunting for expensive Halloween costumes, I figured there was a boutique or two that sold ridiculously pricey get-ups. There were–but they did not remotely measure up to the cornucopia of wallet-killing disguises on eBay. These designer dress-ups make the usual $40 costume look like a screaming deal: 1. Human Slinky: $182,000.00 This costume would […]
While reading Phil Baumann’s blog, I came across a suggestion for readers to get a professional reputation management service. I have heard of large companies using these kinds of services, but am less familiar with the idea of small companies using them. Small Business Search Marketing has a killer post on why small businesses should […]
This past Saturday was miserable, for two reasons. Reason #1: A doctor prescribed me medication that did the exact opposite of what it was supposed to do. If you’ve ever taken medication that gives you more symptoms than it cures, you know what I’m talking about—one little pill can easily ruin your day. Reason #2: […]
I confess, I’m caught up in political fever. The theater of it fascinates me, both among the politicians themselves and the way everyday people react. Yesterday’s post about Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin got me thinking about anger. In politics, its main purpose is to enhance conviction. Candidates talk a lot to peoples’ softer […]
Dog psychologist Cesar Milan is nothing short of amazing when it comes to taming grumpy dogs. Before you shudder at the New Age implications of dog psychology, know this: I moonlight as a dogsitter. And believe me, this stuff works. While browsing Milan’s website, I chanced upon 8 dog handling tips that humans in business […]
(Image credit: nordenfarm.org) Control freak. Not exactly an endearing term. I took the phrase for granted until a certain situation made me suspect I might be one. I won’t go into detail about the situation. Suffice it to say that control-freakish researching tendencies led to definitions, which assuaged my controlling mind with intelligent-sounding answers. Once […]
I’m going to share with you the secret that got me through four years of accounting society recruiting events and a battery ‘social situation’ interviews. I’ve got more practice making small talk now, but I still occasionally revert to my cheat sheet at the seemingly endless social and business occasions that come with bona fide […]
Today’s workforce is a diverse mix of generations that each come with their collective background and value systems. Understanding their unique perspectives is important in a large organization where they are likely to be working side by side. Professor at the Instituto de Empresa in Madrid, Spain, Cristina Simón’s study Generation Y and the Labor […]
10. Guus Hiddink Salary: $7.3 million Image: Images for the Future/Flickr Hiddink made South Korea the first Asian country to reach the World Cup semifinals in 2002. He also led Australia to its first World Cup appearance in 32 years. Today, Guus is looking to work the same magic with the Russian national team. That […]
