‘Power of Moments’ isolates impressions that drive us
“The Power of Moments” by Chip Heath and Dan Heath, 2017, Simon & Schuster, $29, 307 pages. It was quite the event. Your staff members really outdid themselves, and you were proud of them....
View ArticleNeed a job? Look to Vermont’s food systems
Vermont’s struggle to grow its workforce weakens our economy, inhibits the ability for Vermont businesses to expand their operations, and threatens the ability for Vermonters and future generations to...
View Article‘Excuse Me’: Etiquette and advice for a changing workplace
“Excuse Me: The Survival Guide to Modern Business Etiquette,” by Rosanne J. Thomas, 2017, Amacom, $21.95, 269 pages Please. Thank you. Mom always called them the magic words. One opens doors at the...
View ArticleImprove your financial fitness in 2018
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get healthier, you may already be taking the necessary steps, such as improving your diet and increasing your exercise. Physical fitness is, of course,...
View Article‘Ogilvy’ helps you spend ad dollars well
It’s a brand-new year. So where will your ad dollars go? The tried-and-true has worked for you; is that where you’ll stay? Will you experiment, based on the advice of an ad rep or two? Or will you do...
View ArticleWhat should you do with your tax refund?
You may not get much of a thrill from filing your taxes, but the process becomes much more enjoyable if you’re expecting a refund. So, if one is headed your way, what should you do with the money? The...
View Article‘Play Big’ by female coach a good call
“Play Big: Lessons in Being Limitless from the First Woman to Coach in the NFL” by Dr. Jen Welter with Stephanie Krikorian, 2017, Seal Press, $26, 266 pages. That was the lousiest call, ever....
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