Archive for the 'Personal Productivity' Category

The Ultimate Office for Athletes and People Seeking a Healthier Lifestyle

When Arnold Schwarzenegger first came to America and started becoming the world's most successful bodybuilder, he and fellow bodybuilder Franco Columbu worked during the day as bricklayers. Effectively, their work was their workout. Plus, of course, they hit the gym hard and heavy.

Unfortunately, most people are not that lucky --- we work hunched Read More...

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On July 6th, 2011

Free webinars on interviewing, recruiting, employee screening, and social network recruiting

  My friends at Accolo have some very worthwhile webinars available for free on their site.  These are geared to hiring managers and recruiters.  You can watch these at your convenience:
 
The Inside Numbers on the Job Market and the Impending Hiring War
How to Conduct the Perfect Interview
Understanding your cost to hire.
Employment Screening, beware and be Read More...

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On June 22nd, 2010

How Private Equity and Venture Capital Funds Grow the Value of Portfolio Companies

One of the major themes of the evolution of the private equity industry for the past decade has been the growth of internal groups focused on enhancing the value of portfolio companies. Twenty years ago, the great majority of the people working in private equity came out of investment banking, i.e., a deal background. Today, Read More...

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On April 19th, 2010

Earn More Consulting Revenue from Gerson Lehrman and Other Expert Networks

A number of friends have asked me how to increase the amount of money they're earning as consultants from the major expert networks, such as Gerson Lehrman, Evalueserve Circle of Experts, Coleman Group, DeMatteo Monness , Guidepoint Global (Vista Research), and other expert networks. Following is a slide deck I've sent to a few people Read More...

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On December 21st, 2009

The Speed of Trust Review

A while ago I read Stephen M.R. Covey's book, The SPEED of Trust: The One Thing that Changes Everything .  As you would guess, Stephen M.R. is the son of Dr. Stephen R. Covey, who wrote the extremely influential book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. 
 
The heritage shows.  Speed of Trust is written Read More...

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On November 9th, 2009