Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. In a world where customers can easily take their business elsewhere, it’s more important than ever to focus on providing excellent customer experiences. According to a study by Walker, “customers who have had a bad experience are 61% more likely to defect to a competitor.” That’s a huge number!

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

My latest book, Reel Leadership, is now available on Amazon. If you love movies and leadership, you will love this book. Brave is unique because it is the first Pixar Studios Disney Princess movie. Until the 2012 release of Brave, all Disney princesses were strictly Disney properties. It all changed here! What is the story of Brave? Brave tells the story of a stubborn, prideful girl named Merida (Kelly Macdonald).

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 5, 2022

This is a contributed article. See our Guest Posting guidelines to learn more about contributed content. Protecting your business should always be one of your main priorities, but figuring out how to develop a full business security plan can often seem like a particularly tricky task. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you might imagine to make sure you can protect every aspect of your company from top to bottom, as this guide contains some of the best ideas that you can utilize

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 17, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. So, you’re thinking of opening a pharmacy. That’s great! The pharmacy industry is booming, and there’s always room for another player in the market. But before you open your doors for business, there are a few things you need to have in place.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 18, 2022

This is a guest post by Sean Glombowski. I previously worked with Sean and stayed connected with him. When I saw his LinkedIn post about the job hunt, I knew I had to get him to share. Thankfully, he did. I’m proud to introduce you to Sean today and hope you take something away from his article. Merriam-Webster defines Interrogation as: “a formal and systematic questioning”.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Photo by Carlos Muza on Unsplash. In the world of business, you’ll always have your eye on the future and how you can turn things from good to great. Even when things are going very well, you’ll want to improve and grow. If you don’t have this kind of mentality when it comes to entrepreneurship, you’ll never have the longevity you crave.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. Diversity in the workplace is becoming increasingly important as businesses strive to create a better work environment for their employees. A diverse team is a successful team, and it’s essential to have a variety of voices at the table when making decisions.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article The world of comic book movies changed on July 14th, 2000. This date was the release date of the original 20th Century Fox film X-Men. Based on the Marvel comic book series, X-Men, X-Men brought to life the stories children had been reading for years. Indeed, X-Men wasn’t the first comic book movie. It wasn’t even the first Marvel movie.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 25, 2022

Pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a great way to drive traffic to your website. By bidding on relevant keywords, you can appear at the top of search engine results pages (SERPs) and get your site in front of potential customers when they’re searching for products or services like yours. And this can happen more quickly than it can from an SEO campaign.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 25, 2022

The Ramsay Assessment Test is a popular tool in overseas countries for choosing the best candidates for entry-level jobs in different industries. These tests are used by recruiting companies to select deserving candidates for filling positions that require enough occupational expertise. The Ramsay Assessment Test is designed to examine exclusively the mechanical proficiency of appearing candidates.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 25, 2022

This year, 2022, is the 75 th Anniversary of the Little League World Series. After a COVID cancellation in 2020 and the United States only competition in 2021, a full roster of 10 U.S. and 10 International Teams are competing this year. In late August, the Little League World Series presents outstanding examples of athletic competition, drama, the exceptional talent of 11 and 12-year-old players from around the world, and sportsmanship at the highest level.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 23, 2022

This is a contributed post to JMLalonde.com. For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. If you’re like most business owners, you want to create an office space that employees love. This can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. In this blog post, we will discuss four simple tips that will help you accomplish this goal.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 7, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article Bullet Train is one of the most unique and fun films I’ve seen in a long time. It’s an action movie with a bit of intrigue, suspense, and fun all mixed together. Sony’s Bullet Train stars Brad Pit as Ladybug, Joey King as Prince, Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Tangerine, Brian Tyree Henry as Lemon, Andrew Koji as Kimora, and Hiroyuki Sanada as The Elder.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 14, 2022

When employees step out of their comfort zone and try something new, magical things happen. Google allows its employees to spend 20% of their time working on pet projects. These pet projects are things the employee sees that could benefit Google. Most organizations are not like Google. They are unwilling to give their employees time to try new things, even when the organization would benefit.

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Joseph Lalonde

JULY 12, 2022

Have you ever been around a Debbie Downer? You know the type… They’re always in a funk. Their day never goes right. Someone is always trying to bring them down. It’s a vicious cycle. It’s a cycle that pushes people away. Most people don’t want to be near a Debbie Downer. Their negative attitude is […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 21, 2022

Imagine this. You’ve just started trading and you have a team of employees at your beck and call. They’re making sales, liaising with customers, working on prototypes, and creating new marketing materials. For the first few weeks, everything is going great. But then, after a while, you notice that standards begin to slip. Employees aren’t […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 23, 2022

Trust. We all want to be trusted. What we often don’t do is trust those we lead. We hire a new employee. We begin to think of ways the employee may cheat the company. Boom. We’ve broken a bond of trust. The employee may not realize it. YET. Slowly but surely, the employee will begin […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JUNE 21, 2022

Speed has been the focus of many leaders. We’ve been pushed to be more efficient, quicker to release, and the first to market. Everything tells us that speed is good. What if I told you this was wrong? What if speed wasn’t as good as we’ve made it out to be? You may think I’m crazy. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 29, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. The new Top Gun: Maverick flew into theaters on Memorial Day weekend in what could be the best sequel ever to be released. After years of days due to COVID-19, we were treated to a masterpiece of a movie. Tom Cruise reprises his role as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell. Maverick is a former Top Gun student. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 17, 2022

The same leadership styles and skills aren’t always applicable to every industry or field. There are certain leadership styles that can be more suitable for specific industries or professions, whereas the same leaders might need to adapt if they were to take a position in a different industry. Leaders in some industries might also be […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 17, 2022

As a manager, you are in a unique position to be a leader. Yet not all managers possess great leadership skills. And team members may be naturally gifted. However, you can teach yourself and your team and learn from them to be the example in management to encourage better leadership in those underneath you. Common […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

As an entrepreneur and leader, you have the opportunity to invest and grow your wealth in a number of ways. There are many strategies that you can use to increase your net worth and build your financial security. This blog post will discuss some of the best ways to increase your wealth as an entrepreneur […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

Your company will take far more of your time and ability than you anticipate. You probably had everything figured out in your thoughts when you initially started running your company. The initial months may have been manageable, but after a year or two you realize that a developing company is not a task you should […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

As a small business owner, you know that it takes more than just a good idea to be successful. You need to be able to lead your team and make tough decisions to navigate through challenging times. To develop your leadership skills, you need to understand what they are. Leadership skills can be categorized into […].

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Joseph Lalonde

MAY 1, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Memory is the latest Liam Neeson movie. If you don’t know who Liam Neeson is, he is famous for his role in Taken and other films where he has a specific set of skills. Memory follows the same formula. Liam Neeson’s character, Alex Lewis, is slowly losing his memory. His career is an assassin for […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 28, 2022

Reading is essential to the growth of any leader. The reading you do can be through physical books, audiobooks, and ebooks. Whatever works for you, do it! But… Finding great books to read can be a difficult thing to do. The power of books is why I love curating a list of books for leaders […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 10, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. Sonic, the blue blur, returns for a second movie outing. Once again, the team behind the Sonic The Hedgehog movies does a bang-up job. Sonic 2 brings Sonic (Ben Schwartz) to life along with his video game compatriots Knuckles (Idris Elba) and Tails (Colleen O’Shaughnessey). The return to the big screen also includes the big […].

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Joseph Lalonde

APRIL 3, 2022

A Reel Leadership Article. After many delays, the world is finally able to see the new Sony Spider-Man-based film Morbius. Morbius stars Jared Leto as Doctor Michael Morbius. Morbius has a rare blood disease that causes extreme pain and physical issues. One of those is difficulty in mobility. Morbius is a brilliant scientist who seeks out a cure for […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 11, 2022

It’s easy to look at someone else and think “Man, they’re good. They always do the right thing. They always make the right decision.” It’s easy to think everyone else is good while you’re not. We get this way in our hobbies. We don’t want to pick up a pencil to try our hand at sketching. The […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 6, 2022

Ryan Bodenheim passed away on December 20th, 2021. He was only 44. He had so much left in life to give. One of the projects he was working on was a comic book titled SPARK. It was a post-apocalyptic title for the comic book company Bad Idea. Bad Idea is a small, scrappy comic book […].

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Joseph Lalonde

JANUARY 4, 2022

Whether your small business has just launched, you’re a company veteran, or you’re looking to break onto the small business scene in the future – marketing is vital. And getting your marketing strategy down at the start will set you apart from the crowd. The way you market yourself as a small business will […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Leaders in business may often find themselves feeling overwhelmed. When you have a lot to do and only a limited amount of time to use, it can seem like you’re never really going to be able to get everything done. Some periods may also be busier than others, making you feel even more rushed off […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Businesses require many different types of people to work: leaders, employees, outsourced workers, to name but a few. However, one type of person that is essential to working businesses (but who isn’t often talked about) is a notary. A notary is a qualified lawyer whose role is multifaceted. Most commonly, notaries are used to witness […].

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 12, 2021

A Reel Leadership Article. Pig is a Hulu exclusive movie (you can also purchase the Blu-ray on Amazon) starring Nicolas Cage as hermit named Rob. Rob lives in a dilapidated shack. He chose to leave the hustle and bustle of the city after his wife passed away. Rob now makes a living selling truffles to Amir (Alex Wolff). These truffles are […].

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

In my book How People Become Famous, I analyze the recipes for success of twelve personalities – the “Geniuses of Self-Marketing” – from Albert Einstein, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Karl Lagerfeld, Andy Warhol, and Oprah Winfrey to Kim Kardashian. As different as these personalities are, they all instinctively understood the secrets of self-marketing. Don’t forget to cluck […].

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Technology is continuously evolving. Various solutions are created to assist in improving daily activities. Businesses are no exception to the good of technology, so many businesses undergo digital transformation to stay updated. Becoming a digital leader in an ever-evolving digital world is beneficial and can bring your business the growth and success it strives for. […].

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 12, 2021

I don’t remember a lot of my sleeping dreams. My wife, on the other hand, can vividly recall her dreams. I often wonder why I can’t remember these kinds of dreams. However, I do know that I have waking dreams. These dreams are what I hope to become, aspire to, or want to do with […].

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