Part I of this two-part essay focused on my format for illustrating the concept of “Letting Go” during a 20-minute after dinner keynote for the career transition/support group, Forty Plus. [Email [email protected] for this essay.] I reviewed both the dynamics and dangers of not being able to “let go”: “if you have invested so muchRead… Read more »
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Getting the word out — a real team effort
We have all heard the importance of team work, but teamwork is sometimes the only way to make it work. Yesterday was just a typical morning at the HQ Public Affairs office until the Director asked a very simple question. Who is monitoring exercise BRILLIANT ARDENT coverage? No one else was around so I foundRead… Read more »
Sales Lab’s Talk Your Business! April 28
Talk Your Business – How to make more and better sales right away!You are invited to a free one hour presentation that creates better sales on the spot! “The brilliance of Dick Davies’ Talk Your Business is its simplicity. Easy to learn. Easy to teach. Anyone can do it. But most won’t because they getRead… Read more »
ASPA Annual Conference Event: Students have an Active Voice in ASPA
At the National Council Meeting on April 10, 2010, it seems clear that the council agrees that the Student Representative (newly establish voting position on the council) should do the following: Be in contact with students (national and international) and provide students with a direct link to Council. (When I mention students above and goingRead… Read more »
ASPA Annual Conference Event: ASPA’s On the Move….
Today, April 10, 2010, I attended and participated in my first ASPA National Council Meeting. Today, I am proud to say that I served my constituents (ASPA’s Students and New Professionals) as a full voting member of the National Council—The Student Representative on National Council. President Elect, Meredith Newman, has stated throughout the conference thatRead… Read more »
ASPA Annual Conference Event:New Member and First Time Attendee Orientation-My Highlights
On April 10, 2010 I spoke about ways to get involved in ASPA in the New Member and First Time Attendee Orientation. Here are the highlights: Participate in your local chapter. Come to the ASPA Annual Conference and wear your ribbons (Student, First Time Attendee, New Member, etc…). Others will notice them and will approachRead… Read more »
ASPA Annual Conference Event: Founders’ Forum Reception
Wow, this was a great reception (April 11, 2010). Before today I did not know what the Founders’ Forum was or why people wore special ribbons on their ID tags. Anywho, these people were amazing. Paul, Dwight, Jeannie, Toni, and Meredith are just awesome to me and to everyone else. Their hard work really showedRead… Read more »
I can be led, so lead me.
I’ve lost count of the number of times over the last decade that I’ve watched presentations that make reference to the generational differences in workplace motivation between the Baby Boomers and the younger generations of X (~1961 to ~1981) and Y (~1982 to ~1999). For the most part, they all tend to focus on theRead… Read more »
EEOC EMPLOYEES’ UNION WILL TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS
(Washington) Gabrielle Martin, president of the National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216, AFGE/AFL-CIO, will testify on April 14, 2010, in Room H-309 of the U.S. Capitol, before the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House Committee on Appropriations. At this open witness hearing, Martin will express support for increasing funding forRead… Read more »
(Washington) Gabrielle Martin, president of the National Council of EEOC Locals, No. 216, AFGE/AFL-CIO, will testify on April 14, 2010, in Room H-309 of the U.S. Capitol, before the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittees of the House Committee on Appropriations. At this open witness hearing, Martin will express support for increasing funding forRead… Read more »