Sun.Nov 20, 2011

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The Impulse Every Leader Must Fight (To Build A Better Team)

Terry Starbucker

I’m sure you’ve all heard this one before: “You Only Have One Chance To Make A Great First Impression” In fact, I bet you’ve heard it hundreds of times. Because it’s true. “ First Impressions ” leave an indelible mark on everyone – a mark that takes up so much space in the brain that the second, third, fourth, and on into the thousands of impressions can get crowded into the deeper crevasses.

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What Ever Happened to the Pepsi Generation? | In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife

In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Leadership. Branding. Life. What Ever Happened to the Pepsi Generation? by John • November 20, 2011 • Branding , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. The concept of a Pepsi advertising campaign designed to capture America’s youth had its roots in the 1960’s. But it wasn’t until the 1980’s that “The Choice of a New Generation” struck 14-24 year olds like a social tsunami.

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Building an Adaptable Team: 6 Ideas

QAspire

Ability to deal with rapid changes and uncertainties on the field is as critical a skill for organizations/teams as it is for the military troops. In military operations, lack of agility can have more serious and rapid consequences. In case of teams, individuals and organizations, the consequences may not be visible in a short term, [.

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"Jason," he said, "until you ask, the answer is no."

Jason Womack

I have a vivid memory of a day spent with my uncle Mike.a day LONG ago when he and I went to the bank to deposit a check. Now, this was back when you still had to stand in line, and actually do all of that stuff with a real person! At any rate, while we were there, I must have been 12 or 14 years old, he asked me to hold his paperwork. I can't remember what he said the reason was, and looking back I think there was something more at play here.

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Philadelphia Marathon Weekend 2011

CEO Blog

I ran a half marathon(21.1 Km) in Philadelphia today. It was a good day. The race started at 7. Sunrise was 6:50. I used a new anti chafe cream that worked great. No chafing which is good. I like the race culture and the people who race. Good camaraderie. I arrived at the starting corrals at about 6 - about a mile walk from the hotel. There was already quite a crowd.

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Complimentary Resource – Before You Hire: Complete Guide To Checking Your Employees

Strategy Driven

Before You Hire : Complete Guide To Checking Your Employees by Resource Nation, Inc. This guide will help you better understand the importance of background checks or employment screenings. Employees are your most valuable and usually your most expensive business asset. According to one estimate, the cost of hiring the wrong employee can be up to twice that person’s annual salary!

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World's Best Gumbo - Nubian Queen Lola's Cajun Soul Food Cafe

Building Personal Strength

One Saturday my wife Kathleen and I were in Austin, Texas, to visit family and see the Texas vs. Kansas State football game (brother-in-law Charlie has season tickets with great seats on the 30-yard line). Since it was a night game, we decided to check out the art venues of the East Austin Studio Tour. Going from warehouse to warehouse we enjoyed a diversity of talent, genres and styles.

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A Strong Word for People Pleasers

Ron Edmondson

The more dependent you on achieving other people’s approval…. The less willing you’ll be to follow God’s will at any cost…. “but just as we have been approved by God to be entrusted with the gospel, so we speak, not to please man, but to please God who tests our hearts.” 1 Thessalonians 2:4. Related posts: Strong Words For Preachers (and others).

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