How Filling a Need Makes a Better Bed

Marketing gurus preach that the key to success is finding a need and filling it. Sounds good on paper (or screen), but the tough part is finding that need. Short-Sheeted Here is a need for you entrepreneur, engineer-types – find an easier way to make a bed....

Finding Inspiration from Rattlesnakes

We all look for inspiration in the work we do. Who knew that a story on rattlesnakes would be mine? Boredom Bites Writer’s block is just a word wall for lack of inspiration. We all experience times, no matter how much we love our jobs, when we are simply...

LeBron – Loyal Subject or Business Person?

The whole LeBron James spectacle made me wonder about the term loyalty, and whether or not it should apply. Senseless Dribble Even non-sports fans probably found it difficult to escape all the hype surrounding “The Decision” of where LeBron would play...

Do You Think Texting Shortcuts Cause Spelling Errors?

Some blame texting shortcuts for the increased number of spelling errors that populate resumes, emails, and other forms of business communication. What the Professionals Think In a previous post, I shared some results of a discussion going on in a LinkedIn® group. The...

Should Typos Cost You a Job?

There is an interesting discussion going on regarding typos in resumes at a group in LinkedIn®. A question to human resource (HR) professionals asked if they automatically rejected resumes with typos in the resume, cover letter or email. Typo Tally Here are the...