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Noted: How To Start A Networking Group That Will Actually Work via Fast Company

Posted on August 3, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

How To Start A Networking Group That Will Actually Work via Fast Company Networking can help you meet new people and advance your career. But what if you’re not sure you’ll find a group that fits your needs? Starting your … Continue reading →

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Noted: Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Brainstorming Doesn’t Work; Try This Technique Instead via Fast Company I found that brainstorming within a Google Doc when people are dispersed geographically can yield some similar results to this tip, probably for the same reasons. It is certainly worth … Continue reading →

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Don’t deny your own uniqueness… from Career Compass: Finding Your Career North

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“Our businesses want replaceable cogs that they can insert into their industrial machines. Schools want students that sit down and stay silent. It rewards those that “fit in” and often punishes those that don’t. In such jobs, that  drive towards … Continue reading →

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Noted: 12 Simple Ways To Be More Interesting via Business Insider

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

12 Simple Ways To Be More Interesting via Business Insider It’s easy to be boring. It’s harder to be interesting. Want to learn how? Jessica Hagy offers the following advice, excerpted from her book “How To Be Interesting.” Go exploring.Explore … Continue reading →

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Those who are chronically dishonest are always wary…from Cultivating Your Career Reputations

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

“Those who are chronically dishonest are always wary, always on their guard, lest their deceptions be exposed” Sample or Buy Today! Read more on this topic: Cultivating Your Career Reputations eBook now available! In case you haven’t heard it elsewhere … Continue reading →

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Career Tip 54: Communication is a skill…

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Career Tip 54 Communication is a skill, not just something that happens. Make rue people understand you. Career Opportunities Podcast with Douglas E. Welch Read and Listen this entire column and podcast, Communication Read more on this topic: Video: Leadership: … Continue reading →

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Career Tip 53: If you are trying to have you father’s career…

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Career Tip 53 If you are trying to have your father’s career, rethink that immediately. Similar careers, maybe, but not the same. Career Opportunities Podcast by Douglas E. WelchWelchWrite.com/Career/ Read more on this topic: [Tip] If your thoughts or ideas are … Continue reading →

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Noted: The 80% Rule: Cutting Back on Work Makes You Work Better via Lifehacker

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

The 80% Rule: Cutting Back on Work Makes You Work Better via Lifehacker Okinawans, some of the healthiest people in the world, follow a tradition called hara hachi bu, which means they eat until they’re 80% full. Justin Jackson applied … Continue reading →

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Noted: 5 Reasons You Should Network With People Who AREN’T In Your Industry via CareerRealism

Posted on July 9, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

5 Reasons You Should Network With People Who AREN’T In Your Industry via CareerRealism There are a ton of people out there who believe networking should remain strictly within their field or industry. Why would anyone else benefit them? What … Continue reading →

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Noted: Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique via Lifehacker

Posted on July 3, 2014 by Douglas E. Welch

Productivity 101: A Primer to The Pomodoro Technique via Lifehacker The Pomodoro Technique can help you power through distractions, hyper-focus, and get things done in short bursts, while taking frequent breaks to come up for air and relax. Best of … Continue reading →

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