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Can Following The Who Help You?

Can Following The Who Help You?
In Welcome to the Big Leagues, I briefly mention how I have been a Who fan since the seventh grade. Up until that point it was strictly the laid back sound of the Grateful Dead who appeased me. Despite being at a tender age, I remember how my 11th year was a very difficult one. My…
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How Business Savvy Are You?

How Business Savvy Are You?
One of my small peeves comes from when people confuse common sense with business sense. In my mind, this creates an major disservice for those with wisdom that others simply do not recognize. So as a reminder, and to prevent any further injustice, I will once again clarify the differences between the two: Common sense is…
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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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360 Degree Management

360 Degree Management
Almost everyone in the business world should be familiar with the process of 360 Degree Feedback; which is feedback that comes from members of an employee's immediate work circle. But are you familiar with the term 360 Degree Management? Probably not so much. I define 360 Degree Management as one's ability to utilize his or her business acumen and sense…
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The Lost Leader

The Lost Leader
If you cannot identify your loss leader, you are a lost leader. To succeed in today's overly competitive business environment, leaders must be aware of the products, services, operations and costs that surround them, and possess a deep understanding of the market(s) in which they compete. Sounds like Business 101 or a rudimentary aptitude doesn't it? Well guess again. Aside from knowing the basics,…
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Stealing a pen at work could turn you on to much bigger crimes

Stealing a pen at work could turn you on to much bigger crimes
I have always been impressed by the extremely successful and talented; appreciating all of the hard work that got them there, while believing the same could happen for me. Most of the winners share their stories hoping to teach others how to do the same. These are the people who genuinely care about bettering humanity.…
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New Jersey Governor Chris Christie

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie
I met Governor Chris Christie while vacationing at the Jersey Shore for the 4th of July Holiday. Chatting with the Governor was a great experience. When I asked him if he had planned to run in 2016, he replied "We're seriously thinking about it. Somebody needs to shake up the White House". I agree with…
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