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How to Avoid Internet BadGuys and Stalkers

I recently read an article in the Globe and Mail on Twitter Stalking. While this article focuses mainly on the phenomenon of ex-lovers monitoring their former lover’s behavior via Twitter, the article — and concerns raised by a young female client —  prompts me to talk about the importance of protecting your Internet Privacy, Security,…

[CCU] #95 How to Find Work That Does Not Suck – Part 2

In my last newsletter I described the 1st step you need to take in order to find work that doesn’t suck. Today’s article will detail the 2nd step: what to do once you have (even a very vague) idea of what you’ve like/love to do for a living. FIND Full-Time or Part-Time WORK THAT DOESN’T…

What's In a Name?

A client just asked me what I thought of a possible name for her ‘new’ business. My gut reaction to the name was “wad da fa?” Ya see, I KNOW this client very well. I know the quality and value of the work they do. I know how their work really enhances their clients’ brands….

You STILL Have Time To Write Your Masterwork

What’s the line? There’d be nothing worse than to die ‘with your music inside you.’ I believe each of us has something important to say. And, I know that many of you are still yearning to write THE BOOK. You know the one. The one that’s going to catapult you and your business to fame!…

Never Eat Alone — In Action!

I’ve long been a fan of Keith Ferrazzi’s cut on how to network. It’s best described in his book “Never Eat Alone” and in action at the many Never Eat Alone communities founded across North America. Last month I joined the Calgary ‘chapter’ and had a great time meeting with others who believe that it…

[CCU] #94 How to Find Work That Doesn't Suck

In my last newsletter I cautioned against taking just any job. But, is it possible to find work, even a part-time job or contract/freelance work, that doesn’t suck? YES … and today’s article will show you how I did it! And, how you can too! HOW TO FIND Full-Time or Part-Time WORK THAT DOESN’T SUCK!…

Recession? Time To Plan Your New Career

You all know that I don’t agree with using the R word! However, financial shit is happening … folks is losing jobs … maybe YOU .. so what are you to do? Well actually this is the BEST TIME to rethink your career. Nothing like a little anxiety / stress to get you going; and…

The Best and Worst Blogs of 2009

Time magazine has just released it’s Best & worst blogs list. Mine isn’t on the best list … sniff, sniff. On the other hand, it’s not on the worst list either. How many of the best blogs do you read? I read 3: Seth Godin’s blog, The Official Google Blog, and, occasionaly, Mashable. If you…

3 Questions You Must Answer To Find The Work You Will Love

Remember when I said that thee should not take just any job. Well, several readers contacted me to tell me stories about how leaping into a new job that looked really great wound up putting them  in deep doo doo. So, if taking a just-any-job is a mistake … what IS one to do? Get…

My Blog's Type Preference Is …

A nifty new website Typealyzer uses the principles of the MBTI(R) to identify your blog’s Type (based on writing style). Well … apparently I don’t write in Type congruent style. I’m an ENFP and the Typealyzer pegged me as an ISTP. Here’s part of the nifty report I got: = = = = The analysis…