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Why are You on LinkedIn in Business and at Work?

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I’ve been a LinkedIn member since 2004, when it was entirely free, in beta and invitation-only. …

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To Whom It May Concern in Business and at Work

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Last week, I regaled you with the inside salesperson who did not do his homework on …

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Keep Your Pitch Focused on Your Prospect (Not You) in Business and at Work

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I received the worst kind of sales cold-call last week: a cold-call that didn’t even remotely …

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Let’s All Work the Interview (Sale) in Business and at Work

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I love interviewing and hiring sales folks. Okay, perhaps I’m a bit biased with my own …

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Jobs are Earned (Not Owed) in Business and at Work

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When I was 14 years old and legally able to work on a limited basis, my …

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College Grads Looking for a Job: Can I Find You on LinkedIn?

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A colleague in my network reached out to me last week, inquiring about local opportunities for …

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Ask (Don’t Wait) for Feedback in Business and at Work

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A talented young colleague reached out to me this past week, in search of some interview …

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Banish Complaints About Customers in Business and at Work

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Whether it’s the one-degree-of-separation market of SmAlbany, or how social media has, like a tesseract, made …

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Is Your Company a Good Career Investment? Talented Candidates Already Know.

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I sourced and interviewed a talented candidate for a key position recently. I asked my standard …

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Confidentiality Can Change Lives in Business and at Work

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For me, a key performance indicator (KPI) of a competent Human Resources professional is their ability …

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