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May 21st

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Yes, not now or I’ve got something better for you

Yes, not now or I’ve got something better for youWhen Polly set sail on the Smooth Jazz Cruise out of Miami recently, she set an intention.  Specifically, she had in mind a picture of a person she would meet.  She visualized their meeting.  She scripted their conversation.  Then she threw the whole thing up into the universe on a prayer.

With that kind of goal in mind, a person will get an answer.  It might not be the expected answer, but it will be one of these:  yes, not now or infinitely better.  This week, my recruiting desk watched with interest as three people with clear intentions heard back from the universe.
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Winning career move: The pivot

Winning career move: The pivotHas anyone seen any good basketball lately?  It’s always on at my house.  I was thinking this week about that one basic move every player uses to buy more time, defend the ball and access the basket: ...
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Rejection: Getting Through the No’s

Rejection:  Getting Through the No’sBusiness owner Jim brought Sales 101 to his team this week.  He singlehandedly played both parts to demonstrate a very familiar sales call:

Kid: Can I have a cookie?
Dad :  No.
Kid :  Please, can I have a c...
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Mind Your Own Business: Create an Impactful Career Plan

Mind Your Own Business:  Create an Impactful Career PlanBusiness owners usually begin their million dollar futures with a great idea and, soon after, a business plan.  Entrepreneurs sometimes skip over the formal planning stage in their rush to bring in th...
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Job routine can bring rewards

Job routine can bring rewards This is going to be the most boring article in the paper today.  And worth it. 

Dali has been complaining lately.  She says she is easily distracted, catching herself gazing out the window, taking long...
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