Leadership

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 04:13pm

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 03:34pm

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:09pm

[Our guest blogger, Karyn Polewaczyk, worked with us for a while on her road to Free Agent Nation. You can learn more about her on her site, or follow her on Twitter.] For my generation—that ripe crop of late-twentysomethings that's neither X nor Y—the term "social networking" is often affiliated with a Twitter tweet or jaunty Facebook update. We've likened[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 01:00pm

I have a thing for nerdy girls, the ones who are a little quirky, smart, and pretty but not in the classical sense. So Zooey Deschanel is a perfect fit for that. She proved she could sing while spending most of her days in green tights and pointy shoes in the movie Elf. She showed off her dramatic abilities with Mark Wahlberg in The Happening. And she breached the generation gap with her performan[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:43pm

Twisted Silver just sent me a sneak peek of their latest jewelry release – the “Contessa”! Made from a combination of brass and copper chain, accented with a fresh-water coin pearl and then topped off with a lovely brass motif – and of course the signature “Twisted” medallion.  The Contessa bracelet and necklace look like they could be a great vintage piece[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:40pm

Recently I was watching Maury and the topic was pimps and prostitutes. A few of the girls were getting paid fast food cheeseburgers for sex — cheeseburgers! Then I remembered a story from earlier this year where a pimp was paying his 16-year-old girlfriend/prostitute with chicken nuggets. Image: sxc.hu In the court case, it was revealed that the girl made $4,500 for having sex with five [...]

Tags: Stupid Stuff, burgers for sex, Cheeseburgers, pimps, prostitutes

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:26pm

With the holiday coming up, I know that my girl is going home to visit her family. It is the only time of year that she really gets to see everyone come together and she has been looking forward to it. Since I live near mine, I was willing to make the trip with her when she extended an invite to join her. That means I’ll be spending my holidays with a former cop, avid gun collector, and expe[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:17pm

Now that it’s finally getting chilly here in SoCal (there’s actual rain on the forecast for next week!), I’ve brought out all my scarves and gloves from the back of my closet. Of course, I’m always looking around for more to add to my little collection.   I came across these really cute and clever Kate Spade accessories to keep you warm and bring a smile to your face [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 12:06pm

Article1, Article2, Article3, Article4 Porfirio Olivas, 39, and his wife, Minerva Lopez, 33, have been arrested for child abuse. The birth vessel pleaded no contest last month to six counts of abuse, and the male animal is currently on trial. Closing arguments are expected today. Olivas has been charged with 23 counts of child abuse in varying forms, and one count of second-degree sexual assault.[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:58am

If you’re a cheese lover like me then you’ll be delighted to know that there is a cookbook designed just for us. This cookbook was created by cheese expert and founder of Vermont Butter & Cheese Company Allison Hooper. It was put together in celebration of their 25th Anniversary of cheese making. ‘In a Cheesemaker’s Kitchen’ is a must read and will definitely add [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:42am

The big news from the world of finance today is that the U.S. unemployment rate dropped in November. In the wake of a jobs summit at the White House, the latest numbers for the employment picture are in. And in November, it looks as though the economy only shed 11,000 jobs. This is opposed to the 125,000 that many expected the economy to shed in November. The news also meant that the unemployment [...]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:37am

Following on my recent post, “PR” is dead. Long Live People. I decided to try to be considerate, whatever…Instead of simply deleting PR emails unopened, reporting as spam or adding the sender to a black list, I’ve started replying, asking to be removed from the lists. And, here’s a response: No one has ever complained before [No, they simply dele[...]

Tags: Mktg, Troubleshooting, Ramblings, Emarketing, marketing, marketing strategy, PR strategy

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:31am

Those who haven’t already seen it should immediately hit this link for what I think is the best rundown of how the Internet is polluting and distorting our information cycle.  It was written by tech writer Ed Bott on ZDNet two days ago. It chronicles the way that the web takes a bogus “report” cooked up by an irresponsible organization and shoots it out all over [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:30am

Matt Harpring has played in the NBA for 11 seasons. The 33-year-old forward has certainly seen his fair share of injuries throughout his career. According to ESPN, Harpring has never completely recovered from an infection that developed after ankle surgery in the summer of 2008. “After consultations with the doctors and based on their recommendations, I have reluctantly come to the reali[...]

Tags: Basketball, espn, Matt Harpring, NBA, Utah-Jazz

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:22am

If you haven’t heard the amazing, talented and extremely well sought after shoe designer Christian Louboutin has collaborated with the Matel corporation to create not one but three new and limited edition Barbie dolls. In fact, he’s Barbie’s God-Father – how glamorous is that? I know, I’m jealous too! And it’s not just Barbie’s shoes he’s upgraded, n[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:17am

A friend and I were talking the other day and the subject of music came up when I expressed that a Teen Panel had voted healthy and unhealthy songs for teens. I thought it was interesting that teens were doing this, she was concerned about censorship. IMG: Sxc.hu/teakettle This got us talking about different things dealing with both of these and I thought I’d come to you and hear your opinio[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 11:13am

Hooker...Oops! I meant Kelly Article The title of this article, provided by April, is pretty much the only amusing thing related to this incident. Thanks for the tip, and title, April. Emma Kelly, 22, has killed her one year old child, Jacarra Robinson. Law enforcement is calling the death a result of shaken baby syndrome, but the coroner has listed blunt force trauma to the head as the cause. It[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:55am

Maybe Adrian Peterson was saying to himself, “I feel the need…. the need for speed!” Followed by a high-five with Brett Favre. No? Then I guess Peterson has no good reason to be going 109 mph in a 55-mph zone. When pulled over he said he “didn’t realize he was going that fast.” I guess when you’ve got Peterson’s speed on the field, 109 feels l[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:41am

Chris Brady and I in our book Launching a Leadership Revolution state the three levels of motivation.  This is an important principle for success to keep yourself motivated after you have been blessed with all the material trappings of success.  True success moves onto legacy and significance.  Where are you on the motivation scale?  Be sure to keep moving the b[...]

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Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 10:20am

Time is of the essence, my friends… Folica I just received notification that beginning at noon EST today, Folica is having a secret (and very private!) sale by invite only. However, I have an invite…and permission to share it! During the sale, they will have up to to 70% off brands like BaByliss, Sedu, CHI, Solia and more. Sale starts at 12 PM EST today and ends 10PM ET or when s[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:50am

Who’s the Visionary on your team? Hint: chances are it’s not the leader. Contrary to popular myth, “being a visionary” is neither a prerequisite for leading, nor is it bestowed upon the chosen few as they ascend to their lofty perches above us. Many Visionaries labor in relative obscurity, often ignored or worse yet, mocked, because of their unique way of looking at the w[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:38am

I’m absolutely in love with this amazing cook book from the acclaimed Golden Door Spa called Golden Door Cooks At Home! There’s nothing better then gourmet food that is actually healthy for you. Dishes that you can embrace because you won’t feel guilty afterward. I did a post yesterday which included a Creamy Cauliflower Recipe which looks amazing. Today I’m doing a post on[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:37am

Image by kk+ We’ve all got them – so this weekend’s challenge shouldn’t be too hard – should it? Shoes come in all shapes, sizes and colours and they reflect the personality, character and sometimes the occupaction of their owners – so lets photograph some and share our results. Be as creative – photograph shoes with feet in them, without feet, in any loca[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:15am

I had so much fun sharing The Recruiters Lounge podcasts with you last week, that I wanted to share another audio resource with you again this week - the HR Happy Hour. Enjoy! The Resource: The HR Happy Hour Show What It Is: Every couple of weeks Steve Boese and Shauna Moerke (AKA the HR Minion) invite you to join them and other HR professionals as they "belly-up" and discuss the hot top[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 09:07am

I’m one of those people that once I try something new and love it, I then make it all the time. Lately I have been making such a simple yet delicious side dish that I even save leftovers as a snack the next day. I feel as though zucchini is often over looked as a vegetable, same goes for eggplant but that’s a different story! Zucchini is very healthy for you and not as expensive as oth[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 07:23am

Press Release SLIM-FAST READY-TO-DRINK MEAL REPLACEMENT SHAKE PRODUCTS MAY CONTAIN BACILLUS CEREUS BACTERIA OTTAWA, December 3, 2009 – Unilever Canada Inc. has informed the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) that they are recalling certain Slim-Fast ready-to-drink products distributed in Canada. Unilever Canada Inc. is warning the public not to consume Slim-Fast ready-to drink meal repl[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 07:00am

Making risotto is not the basis of a quicky meal, but it is delicious and comforting in a way that just can’t be achieved by boiling up some instant rice. Yuck! Here are the basic directions for risotto, and I’d suggest just reading through them if this is your first time so that you understand how the process works. The directions below are a bit abbreviated, so check the link above i[...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 04:30am

I’m a coach, so I spend a lot of time discussing challenges and situations and then offering ideas, suggestions and, sometimes, specific advice. I do my best to jar my clients’ thinking, not necessarily to have them follow my lead, but to nudge them out of their comfort zone and into a more creative space. Basically, I’m a bit lazy in as much as I don’t do any more than is [...]

Friday, December 4th, 2009 at 03:10am

Monroeville Man Arrested, Accused Of Luring 13-Year-Old On MySpace: Monroeville man charged in assault on 13-year-old: Police: Monroeville Man Sexually Assaults Green Tree Girl He Met Online: That obvious douchebag over there is 21-year-old Alex Pimpinella of Monroeville, Pennsylvania. On MySpace he went by the douchebag name of "DJ Krave". Also on MySpace Pimpinella (nice name by the wa[...]

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 at 11:05pm

By Guest Blogger Dawn Meisch Traditions are significant and an important part of the holidays. They help us connect with our families, create cherished memories, and make the holidays more meaningful. I have special memories of my own family’s holiday traditions from when I was a child. When my husband and I started our own family, we wanted to make new traditions of our own. Each Christmas [...]