Archive for 'Talking Points'
Skilled vs Hireability- How Do You Measure Up?
“I have three degrees and over 10 years of experience. So why won’t they hire me?” As a recruiter, I hear this question quite often, or at least some variation of it. The answer varies, but [...]
Do You Want to be a ‘Neiman Marcus’ or a ‘Thrift Store’? Raise Those Prices
Is it ever the right time to raise prices? That’s the number one question I get asked from small business owners. And the most common reaction I get from clients when I tell them to raise [...]
Other People’s Money Ain’t Always Gold
Jay-Z said it best “I’m not a businessman, I’m a business man”. And he is. He doesn’t work for his business, his business works for him. And that’s how he’s always done it, even back in [...]
Get Out of Your Own Way
What I also know is that each one of us has the power to make things happen. Often times what we see as obstacles are really tests of our endurance. Tests to see how badly we [...]
6 Mistakes Job Seekers Often Make
Job hunting can be a full time gig. It’s not something you take lightly, nor should it be something that’s done in panic mode. For the average job seeker, the search brings much stress and uncertainty, [...]
LeBronomics: What We Can Learn From LeBron James
What We Can Learn From LeBron James? *Disclaimer* I do not hate LeBron James. I’m a Knicks fan…and proud of it! OK so unless you’ve been living under a rock or just not that into sports, [...]
Post Racial? Huh????
I’ll tell you. I just don’t know what to believe these days. On the one hand, we have people saying that we did it. We have overcome. We now have a Black President so that means [...]
And Elena Makes Three! If Confirmed…
Have you heard? President Obama has nominated Solicitor General Elena Kagan for the soon to be vacant Supreme Court Justice seat! If confirmed, she will be the third Woman and the youngest Justice to serve. Are [...]
Immigration Gone…Crazy?
The immigration debate has been a volatile topic in the country for the last few years. No administration has been able to come to a viable solution to date. This conversation has taken so many slippery [...]
Modern Media Man Summit?
Shared on Twitter not but a few minutes ago @WomenWhoTech asks Thoughts on Modern Media Man Summit? http://modernmediaman.com/. I immediately responded that I thought they should have their own summit. Why not? There are thousands of [...]
2011 in Review: Lessons Learned from Oprah
Totally awesome.
Top 3 Realistic Resolutions For 2012
These are impressive articles. Keep up the noble be successful.
Get Out of Your Own Way
I too have seen smartassizms first-hand. I like the initiative you pre
Into a Black Hole: Common Courtesy and Recruiting
Wow Jim. What a powerful statement. Please know that you are NOT a nob
I've Been Applying for Jobs, But Nobody Will Hire Me!
"Empowered" you're right. It is easier said than done. it's not about