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Getting Hired in DC

I have spent the past week interviewing candidates for our opening as receptionist.  Our company is a prestigious law firm so I know that I can’t legally offer the interviewees this simple advice but I hope they (you!) read it in my blog posting.
First, all Washington DC dentist will advise you (as well as the [...]

Staying Out of Texas!

When I was 10 or 11, my dad was laid off of his job in Denver.  Even though it was only about four years since we’d gone shopping for (and bought) Denver real estate, he was looking at getting a job in Texas, so next thing we knew we were shopping for Houston real estate.
We [...]

When It’s Your Job To Train Someone Else

 
One of the most frustrating things about being good at your job is that you are inevitably going to be asked to teach others how to do the job. This is particularly true in office settings where turnover rates might be high and new people regularly need to be trained. The boss isn’t going to [...]

People to include in a physician executive MBA group

Group dynamics are a powerful force. When creating a group of people who are supposed to come together to brainstorm better ways to do what they’re already doing, it is important to select the right combination of people. You need someone who is going to lead the group, someone who is going to help control [...]

Who You Need to Know to Improve your eCommerce Site

The way to get anything done in this world is to know the right people. If you do any kind of business online, you will want to make sure that you network with a group of people comprised of certain roles. Here are some of the folks you’ll want to include in your circle of [...]