Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

'I was flying the other day to the midwest and read this article: “39% of hiring managers say Tuesday is the most productive workday. Nearly two-fifths of managers polled deemed it the day to get things done. But beware of hump day, which grabbed just 14% of the vote. To avoid a midweek nosedive in efficiency, take a look at the big picture when planning your workweek, and truly recharge over the weekend.

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Productivity Products Airlines Tips 271

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 26, 2014

'The other day, I came across a contract when I worked at <confidential> from a famous consultancy called <confidential> in NYC. The contract was signed prior to my employment and after 2 months, I fired the consultancy based on their incompetence with the project. I was amazed with the short and cavalier agreement and the associated fees for each service: Project Management: $39,800.

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Price Tips Consultative Travel 271

Rich Gee Group

APRIL 18, 2014

'I was sitting in church last night during our Maundy Thursday service and as I was reading along in the cantata , one word kept popping up. GRACE. And I realized, we all can do with a little more GRACE in our lives in how we treat other people. Honestly, when was the last time you used the word GRACE in conversation? As you know, this is a business and career blog — so how do I incorporate GRACE into that?

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Sharpe Tips Report Career 269

Rich Gee Group

JUNE 26, 2014

'On with one of my oldest clients this morning and came up with a spot-on analogy about a lot of organizational management today: Your company is a ship on the open sea and your mission is to navigate and guide it into port. Your captain (management) wants you to take it in slow and steady, so they hit their schedule perfectly. They don’t want to expend any more fuel, any more people, or take a chance by accelerating the ship to get to the port faster.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

'This is a touchy subject guys. so stick with me. To terminate and employee is never easy, but when done incorrectly they can become your worst nightmare. Fortunately (or unfortunately), I work both sides of the fence. I frequently work with clients who are in a bad situation at work with their boss and they’ve been ‘written up’ I walk them through all the scenarios and help them act accordingly.

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How To Cooper Tips Media 261

Rich Gee Group

APRIL 2, 2014

'Sometimes, it’s hard enough to get through the entire day. So I’ve research a number of psychological business ‘life hacks’ to help you accelerate the painful portions of your day and make them a little bit brighter. Always listen and find people’s soft spots. Instead of being confrontational, be kind and also play those points.

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Tips Delegation Document Resistance 261

Rich Gee Group

APRIL 4, 2014

'You started out so well. They hired you out of a field of thousands. They groomed you. They took you on trips, wined and dined you. They gave you the best projects and always had an open-door policy when it came to you. You were the Golden Child. But then something went wrong. Not overnight, but over a series of months. You noticed it — they were paying more attention to your colleagues.

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Tips Bottom-up Restructuring Project 261

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 21, 2014

'It’s simple. This prescription is easy to understand and execute — but for some reason, for most people, it’s really difficult and complex. So here it is — . Launch. Declare Victory. Move On. . Work is made up of a bunch of tasks, activities, projects, initiatives, and deliverables. We work and manage them day in and day out. Unfortunately, we sometimes forget that many of these things we do have a critical half-life.

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Succession Project Tips Positioning 261

Rich Gee Group

MAY 1, 2014

'To be honest, there are times when I’m scared. Not the ‘horror movie, the zombie is coming after me scared’ — more like the ‘I’ve been pushed WAY out of my comfort zone’ scared. A few weeks ago, I was asked by a Fortune 50 organization to speak to a group of their employees — a small group, say 50-100 people. No problem — I’ve done it before.

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Audience Depreciation Tips Webinar 257

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 13, 2014

'Fact: Working with kids at home isn’t simple – but it’s not impossible. And it’s actually rewarding and fun! Some back story: I have two offices: One is in Stamford, seven floors up (at the penthouse!), where I coach, meet clients, and brainstorm new directions for my company. The other is in Oxford, second floor, where I also coach and brainstorm.

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How To Brainstorming Tips Planning 250

Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

'Sometimes we feel trapped at work. Doing the same thing day after day. Handling the same issues, the same malcontents and ultimately getting nowhere. What can you do to move forward? When I work with teams, I have them perform a lot of teamwork, but I also refocus them on a series of simple exercises to help them grow their position. I call it Change-Grow-Help.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 5, 2014

'I loved going to college. I learned a lot and grew a lot while I was there. In addition to all the facts and figures, I also learned many intangibles – how to communicate with very intelligent people, how to do real research, and how to solve difficult problems (to name just a few). But there were a few things I either missed or was never exposed to in my four years.

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Tips Learning-by-Doing Career Review 240

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 24, 2014

'It’s tough today. It’s difficult when everything is coming at you. Hard to think. Hard to act. Hard to react. As they always say — the first step is always the hardest. It’s hard when everything is coming at you. Hard to think. Hard to act. Hard to react. You’re constantly focused on getting the work done — satisfying your boss, your clients. just keeping your job!

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Career Ethics Download Tips 240

Rich Gee Group

MAY 18, 2014

'Neil Pasricha’s blog ’1000 Awesome Things’ savors life’s simple pleasures, from free refills to clean sheets. In this heartfelt talk, he reveals the 3 secrets (all starting with A) to leading a life that’s truly awesome. (Filmed at TEDxToronto.). Catch Neil’s blog here: [link]. Catch more TED talks here: [link]. Image sourced from video.

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Film Tips Media Blog 238

Rich Gee Group

MAY 8, 2014

'“You have power over your mind – not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength.”. ? Marcus Aurelius, Meditations. “I’ve got the power. Radical mind day and night all the time, Seven, fourteen, wise, divine, Maniac, brainiac, winning the game, I’m the lyrical Jesse James.” — Snap, 90′s German pop group.

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Power Storytelling Tips Media 238

Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 18, 2014

'Frequently, I am asked questions from people within the website Quora — I try my best to answer most — but candidly, there are too many. Here are some of my best answers to great questions concerning people’s careers: What is more difficult in the long run, working for a company or running your own business? Both are difficult and rewarding in their own ways: Company - you have a boss to keep happy, you have set work hours, you get a regular paycheck, you get a paid location to work at, y

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Career Long-term Tips Media 232

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 2, 2014

'I’ve worked with hundreds of job-seekers and presented to thousands about searching for a job. A lot (and I mean A LOT) of people derail their job search for one simple reason: You’re scared. It’s not a horror movie scare where the monster jumps out at you in a dark room. It’s a pervasive and creeping scare that festers and grows in the back of your brain.

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Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

'John lost his job a few months ago. And for some reason, he has no idea why he was let go instead of someone else. In addition, his interviews are not panning out and he’s getting nervous about his available prospects. The clock is ticking. Mary is having a hard time communicating with her new team. For years, she has been an exemplary manager.

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Tips Media Stress Career 232

Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 26, 2014

'We all like Shiny Objects. We’re attracted to them. Like moths to a flame. Whenever a new product, idea, solution, or strategy comes along, we sometimes catch ourselves getting distracted and focusing a lot of our efforts towards our Shiny Object. We want to get our Shiny Object and place it into our ‘Shiny Object Repository’ The Shiny Object can take many forms: A new position.

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Objective How To Airlines Tips 232

Rich Gee Group

MAY 27, 2014

'“Love your family, work super hard, live your passion.” – Gary Vaynerchuk, from Crush It! Great words from Gary in one of my favorite books (I require all of my clients to read). He is spot on with this one. See how he constructs the quote — Family — Work — Passion. Not the other way around. Unfortunately, many of the C-Level clients I coach work it the other way and find they’re not happy, they have a shitty marriage, they never see their kids or their kids hate them, and their onl

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Tips Media CEO Delegation 232

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 7, 2014

'As a coach, I deal with client stress issues all the time. It comes with the job. I help my clients by focusing in on three simple philosophies from a book called Self-Powerment — written by Dr. Faye Mandell, an incredible woman and friend (go out and buy her book TODAY!). Let’s get down to the facts: There are three stressors which tend to hit us when we least expect it — Fear, Anger and Guilt.

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Stress How To Tips Audience 232

Rich Gee Group

MAY 6, 2014

'You’re not a CEO. Or a CMO, COO, CIO, CTO or any other C-Level title. You’re not a GVP, AVP, MVP or VP. You’re not a Senior Director, Partner, Manager, Owner, etc. You are a Bonus Delivery Officer. Your primary role in your position is not to deliver on projects, motivate the team, present information, or hob-nob with the hoi-poloi.

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COO CTO CIO Tips 225

Rich Gee Group

APRIL 14, 2014

'You’ve got a business. It might be doing well — it might not be doing so well. If you hire a business coach, they tend to focus on a specific area of your business — your marketing, your financials, your staff, etc. They focus in on your ‘pain point’ because it’s their specialty. If you go to an ear/nose/throat specialist, they will pinpoint your sickness within your ear, nose, or throat.

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Career Tips Marketing Blog 225

Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 30, 2014

'Every year, I go back and track my website analytics to uncover what articles really resonated with my readers. Here are my top ten for 2014 to get you ready for 2015! 1. The Most Important Thing You Should Do In The Shower. Acknowledge and feel gratitude for all the special things in your life. 2. How To Network Like A Pro. Last night, I was invited to attend a gala event at the prominent investment firm in NYC.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 3, 2014

'You’re not happy with your job. Or you might not have a job at the moment. Most people in this position will look at the month of December as a time of rest and relaxation and tell themselves that they will begin their brand-new job search on January 1, 2015. Unfortunately, they will be far behind their competition in the marketplace who are actively looking for a job.

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Career Strategy Media Library 221

Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

'Once again, Eric Rochow from the world-class podcast GardenFork TV has asked me to ‘co-host’ an episode with him! We talk about my new IKEA standing desk, Mowers vs. Tractors, and Time Management! If you want to hear our great stories, insightful information, and some funny banter, CLICK HERE! P.S. If you want to learn more about how to build the standing desk I built, CLICK HERE!

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Tips Media Class Video 221

Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 29, 2014

'You work hard. You come in early, stay late, and work over the weekends. Of course. you’re the CEO (or the President, CFO, CMO, CIO, you get the idea). You constantly think about work, even in your sleep. But you have the primo position, the unbelievable pay, the power to move mountains, and your future already written in stone. But it’s not enough.

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CEO CIO CFO Tips 221

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2014

'I ordered new running shoes from Zappos the other day. If you’ve ever ordered from Zappos — you’ll know they sometimes don’t have the best prices. But they do deliver the best customer service. When I say “CUSTOMER SERVICE”, it isn’t specific to business owners. If you work in corporate, CUSTOMER SERVICE is critical — you have CUSTOMERS above you, along side you, and below you.

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Merchandising Tips Bottom-up Discount 221

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 21, 2014

'An oldie but goodie from the past — one of my most requested articles. Enjoy! My 13 year-old son is presenting today at school - his 8th year graduation presentation. He’s been working on it for months – a 32 page research paper AND a 30 minute presentation to the school and parents (that’s more than I did in college!). This morning, I threw together some presentation points for him to brush up on during his ride to school.

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Tips Audience Seminar Workshop 219

Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

'Last night, I was invited to attend a gala event at the prominent investment firm in NYC. There were 500-600 people there to meet, greet, and listen to great speakers talk about the market. . I was invited by one of my past clients – so I didn’t break in uninvited like I usually do. Just kidding. Here are some key techniques that I used to make the night a fruitful and productive one: 1.

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How To Bottom-up Tips Licensing 219

Rich Gee Group

JULY 14, 2014

'It’s quite simple - unfortunately, there are many critics, books, and know-it-all’s out there trying to ‘complexify’ (my word) the basic responsibilities of a CEO or C-Level executive. It really comes down to three skills: 1. Motivate Your Team. This is the most important skill – everyone goes to work, but it’s how you manage their expectations, keep them focused, and acknowledge them for their efforts that win the game.

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CEO Delegation How To Tips 211

Rich Gee Group

JUNE 3, 2014

'I work with a broad spectrum of clients. All the way from the CEO to the college graduate, I help people overcome obstacles and better understand what’s holding them back. One recurring area I encounter is the fear of ‘more work’ What do I mean by ‘more work’? It’s the belief which holds accomplished executives back from pursuing a promotion or opportunity with another company because they believe that more money or new job equals more work, increased respons

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How To Reputation Tips CEO 211

Rich Gee Group

MAY 22, 2014

'This isn’t scientific. Let me state that right from the start. But. This test has worked for me during my 20 years of managing large teams in corporate settings. First, enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. Relax. Have fun. Spend it with people you love. When you get to work on Tuesday, get there early and observe your team members as they arrive.

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Management Tips Career Blog 208

Rich Gee Group

MARCH 25, 2014

'I’m feeling guilty today. The funny thing is. I shouldn’t. Every Tuesday, like clockwork, I attend my networking/sales team meeting with approximately 50 people. It’s called BNI (Business Networking International), a worldwide organization where businesspeople meet to learn about their services and deliver hot referrals (CLIENTS) each week.

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Ryan Energy Open-book Tips 208

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 15, 2014

'In honor of one of my favorite holidays, Halloween, let’s take a good look at a new, but classic horror/comedy. Zombieland! The main character, Columbus, has a solid set of rules he abides by to stay alive in a world full of zombies. So far — they work — so let’s get them working for you! Cardio & Limber Up ( video ). Zombies are fast — you should be too.

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Video Tips Licensing Proposal 201

Rich Gee Group

MAY 13, 2014

'It’s not your clients. It’s not the recession. It’s not the marketplace. It’s you. I’ve seen a dramatic, broad increase in lateness, cancellations, and just plain not showing up. It’s unprofessional. It’s clearly states that you really do not value the other person’s time. And as many of my corporate colleagues used to say, it might be a ‘power’ play, but I find it rude.

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Tips Blog Travel Politics 201

Rich Gee Group

APRIL 28, 2014

'If you pare down your job or business — and take away all the extraneous stuff you do — the most important part is COMMUNICATION. Simple, two-way and CLEAR communication. I give you information and I get your response. You tell me to do something and I tell you when I can get it done. I explain the merits of my products and services and you buy. And on and on and on.

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Skills Sharpe Bottom-up Tips 201