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Maybe don’t do public speeches?

I’ve done a few public speeches, and although I don’t consider myself an expert, I’m not generally afraid of them, but a few tips to calm the nerves probably is a good thing … https://hbr.org/2018/07/how-to-cure-your-dread-of-public-speaking

With the move toward tele-commuting …

I get the idea that those that telecommute have more difficulties with loneliness on the job.  Perhaps these tips will help.  https://www.fastcompany.com/90207080/six-emotionally-intelligent-habits-to-make-work-less-lonely?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds

I am somebody, and gosh darnit, people like me…

Too lazy to see if that is the actual quote from Stuart Smalley vintage of Saturday Night Live, but it is likely close 🙂  Here are some other ideas for boosting your confidence… https://www.entrepreneur.com/slideshow/317242?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds

What’s in a name? 2.0

Two days ago I posted about the bizarre yet successful IHOP name change. Today we’re going to the baseball diamond to explore one of the obscure trends finding its way to minor league ballparks across the country: one day name changes. (I will admit, minor league baseball is a fascination of mine, which may or … Continue reading What’s in a name? 2.0 →

What’s in a name?

Ok, let’s all be honest, we all thought it was awfully weird that one of the world’s most popular breakfast joints, IHOP, suddenly and drastically changed their name to IHOb. But was it actually the marketing ploy of the year? Possibly. Should we expect the change to be long-term? Probably not. Andria Cheng from Forbes.com … Continue reading What’s in a name? →