Monthly Archives: August 2014

A Million Ways to Spot a Liar

A Million Ways to Spot a Liar
If only we lived in a world where the deceitful were physically shamed by a growing nose whenever they lied. Think about ... the disingenuous car salesmen who would soon be starved, the massive number of colleagues to Houdini from the office, celebrities and media personalities would revolve more frequently than a subway turnstile. The names of…
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Ninja In Training (NIT)

Ninja In Training (NIT)
In the traditional sense of the word, Ninjas were considered as the mercenaries of Japan who were engaged in espionage, sabotage, infiltration and assassination. Even though many of these dark forces may be highly sought after by a few in today's global business environment, (where greed and corruption runs rampant), for the purpose of this…
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Being the Jeter of Your Career

Being the Jeter of Your Career
I write this blog in the spirit of the entertaining theme of my book, Welcome to the Big Leagues: Nine Innings of Essential Tips for the Corporate Rookie, with the aim of pointing out how the advice and practices of an all-star baseball player can benefit you. Since this blog is free, I will refrain from giving away…
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Magnificent and Atrocious

Magnificent and Atrocious
When I first joined the corporate world, I was most attracted to the area of Mergers and Acquisitions. To be in the driver's seat, responsible for the game-changing decisions of buying, selling, combining or dividing companies, with the aim of creating new value, was my perception of excitement and absolute authority. For those who are unfamiliar…
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