By Karen Silins Did you know that in Europe, women receive at least 14 weeks of paid maternity leave? By contrast, American mothers are given little time to spend with their new additions to the family. This doesn’t mean, however, that they can’t or won’t take that time anyway. In fact, many mothers now choose [...]
The First Step to a Great Elevator Speech
August 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
To have an effective elevator speech, you must do the most obvious. You must write it out and get it on paper,  first and foremost. As to what you must write, you need to answer the question, “So, what do you do?” Your written answer should be 4 but no more than 6 sentences. Generally [...]
A Game of Inches
May 4, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The central message of “Acres of Diamond†is for one to find meaning and opportunity where one is, rather than to seek it elsewhere. Russell Conwell illustrated this message by telling a story of a man who sells his lands in a desperate bid to find diamonds in a far off land. The new owner [...]
Starting a Business Right for You?
April 7, 2010 By Leave a Comment
A friend once asked me for some advice on starting one’s own business. I suppose some feel that in this current environment, going one’s own way seems both opportunistic and attractive. Having said that; I am not terribly convinced that getting in one’s own business because of the economy or lack of jobs is the [...]
On Being a Mentor…
April 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
In most of my articles, I have always mentioned the need for a support group. A caring and committed support group should be a huge part of your life, if you are unemployed. By the way, this support group could consist of one person or two. It does not need to be team of a [...]
