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Have you had your flu shot yet? Or, how to keep healthy on the job
I had a flu shot a few weeks ago. I got one because I am in contact with people all the time in my work environment. Flying all over the country to speak, I am prone to be in contact with infectious people. What can you do to sty healthy this winter? 5 Things To [...]
Make Your Passwords easier to Remember and Harder to Crack
I just read several articles about passwords and I’m now concerned. The first article asked how often I’ve changed my passwords. Up until I changed it just a few minutes ago, my banking password had been the same for 4 years. Not good. But if you change passwords regularly how do you remember them. I [...]
A Salute to our Veterans
Thank You! There is no better way to say it. For over two centuries, average Americans, our next door neighbors, our fathers, brothers and sisters, have been serving our country to protect the freedoms that we all hold so dear. It is only fitting and appropriate that we honor those amongst us who have served. [...]
Are You Concerned About the Security of Your Online Passwords?
Consider a One Time Password App Many years ago I had a good friend who worked at a bank. He was extremely conscientious and exceptionally concerned about log in security. He, of course, working for a FED member bank, had access to everything and was painfully precise in not abusing his access. But his concerns [...]
The New Tech Etiquette: How to Make a Great Impression Online
Your mother always said, “Mind your manners,” and it’s no different online. Making a great impression in the digital space is vital to creating and fostering the important relationships you already have, and hopefully growing them into something even more beneficial. Want to know how to impress with your online etiquette? Read on for some [...]
The Priceless Pause
I am startled to hear ‘uhm’ or ‘aaaaaaah’ so frequently in the course of business conversation. To me it indicates an unprofessional and insecure person. Sometimes, people use these verbal time fillers in order to give themselves a moment to think. Instead of speaking meaningless words, just pause. ( I waited about 15 seconds before [...]
Need to Get More Done?
Or at least make it seem that way?! It seems that every time I look at my to do list I get depressed. Nothing ever comes off the list. And, then I just give up. Of course that’s when something important falls through the cracks and I wonder why I ever gave up the list. [...]
How happy are your employees?
Let’s hope that they are insanely happy. Your customers are the face of your business and keeping them happy is important. Too many employers fell that their people should be ‘happy to have a job’ in this economy. But that is far from the truth. Exceptional people are in demand at all times, even when [...]
27,000+ Free Books … There Must Be One for You
I am a reader. And I like a bargain. So, I was very happy to find Many Books. This website has free e-books available for download in many formats from Kindle to plain text. Enjoy.
How to Pose for Great Photos
Does everyone look bad in photos? Or is that some people only take bad photos? Being in the photography and picture framing industry means you see lots of photos. And, believe me, they are not all bad. Some, in fact are just great. And they were taken by people like you. Well, perhaps, hot exactly [...]
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