Category Archives: Books

eBook: Social Media Self Preservation (Kindle) by Douglas E. Welch

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

My first Kindle-format eBook is now available on Amazon. The great thing is that is doesn’t require a Kindle to read. You can get free Kindle software for nearly any device (Windows, Mac, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android, Blackberry) and read … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading…Read This Before Our Next Meeting

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

I am reading this book, for free, courtesy of Seth Godin’s Domino Project and their sponsors. It looks as if that deal has expired, but the book is worth checking out. — Douglas Read This Before Our Next Meeting by … Continue reading →

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What I’m Reading…Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything Fast

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

Another book in my “To Read” stack. A review will be coming soon if I deem it worthy of one. — Douglas Instant Influence: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything–Fast by Michael Pantalon If you want to motivate your … Continue reading →

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Read it now! — “Do the work” by Steven Pressfield – Free

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

I have just finished reading Do the work by Steven Pressfield and would highly recommend you do the same. In fact, I am thinking that I will make it (and Pressfield’s earlier book, The War of Art) required reading before … Continue reading →

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Now available: Career Compass: Finding Your Career North Transcript

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

Now available for sale from Career Opportunities…   Career Compass: Finding Your Career North Transcript Presented at CareerCampSCV on July 10th, 2010 $3.99 via PayPal We all need some direction when sailing through our career and the Career Compass is … Continue reading →

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Elsewhere Online: The IT Career Builder’s Toolkit new video series

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

My friend, Matt Moran, has re-launched the web site for his book, The IT Career Builder’s Toolkit and he is starting a new career-focused video series. Visit his web site (link below) for complete information and videos. Matt will be … Continue reading →

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Buy Now: Production, Promotion and Being Proactive in Your Career Transcript

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Douglas E. Welch

Now available from Career Opportunities… $4.99 via PayPal Item will arrive by direct email after purchase This 11,000 word transcript of my recent talk, Production, Promotion and Being Proactive in Your Career, is now available as a PDF download. For … Continue reading →

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Career-Op Gift Guide #15: The No Asshole Rule by Robert I. Sutton, PhD

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Douglas E. Welch

# 15 The No Asshole Rule by Robert I. Sutton, PhD Let me start by addressing the mild curse word in the title of this book. I find it a totally appropriate use of the word and truly brings home … Continue reading →

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Career-Op Gift Guide #14: Books by Malcolm Gladwell

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Douglas E. Welch

# 14 Books by Malcolm Gladwell Malcom Gladwell’s books always generate a lot of thoughts as I read through them, and I consider this to be one of the hallmarks of a good book. From The Tipping Point to Outliers, … Continue reading →

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Career-Op Gift Guide #12: Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive

Posted on November 30, 2010 by Douglas E. Welch

#12 Yes!: 50 Scientifically Proven Ways to Be Persuasive While some might read a book like this for tips on manipulating others to do what they want, I found some great insight into what drives people to make the choices … Continue reading →

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