Eating 1000 or more in an hour is easy. They are the most powerful and destructive items known. With all the nuclear powers, toxins and chemicals, they can be the most feared.
Many have attempted to master the use. Many have failed. The hidden secret is to use them sparingly--as one would spring water in the desert. Others will use without fail, without delay with crass and demeaning intent. They will emit at times more than 1000 an hour. What are they? Where are they from? How can you be sure of its use?
They are words-they are deadly and they destroy all that will know, love and interact with you. Choose yours carefully for once said, once used, there powers will supersede your existence- and they may be the last memory you make.
Attempt today to eat 1000 every hour rather than using them carelessly.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
The Right To BEAR Arms
Yes- you have the right to bear arms. The arms of Self Empowerment and Strength and Survival. Our Constitutional right empowers all Americans with (among others), the right NEVER to GIVE up or GIVE IN.
The only catch is you must use this power.
"Power is broadly defined as "the capacity to bring about change." It takes many forms, comes from many places, and is measured in many ways. http://www.beyondintractability.org/user_guides/third_side/equalizers_what-is-power.jsp"
Like many things in life if it not used then you will not see the fruit of its labor. this authors simple tip today is BEAR your arms. Use your influence to get ahead. Don't let the recession take control of you and your situations. You were empowered with the necessary ammunition to bring about change. Get up, stop complaining, and DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE to see the effect you want.
The only catch is you must use this power.
"Power is broadly defined as "the capacity to bring about change." It takes many forms, comes from many places, and is measured in many ways. http://www.beyondintractability.org/user_guides/third_side/equalizers_what-is-power.jsp"
Like many things in life if it not used then you will not see the fruit of its labor. this authors simple tip today is BEAR your arms. Use your influence to get ahead. Don't let the recession take control of you and your situations. You were empowered with the necessary ammunition to bring about change. Get up, stop complaining, and DO SOMETHING CONSTRUCTIVE to see the effect you want.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Entrepreneur's In Charge
Who is in charge of today's economy? What steps have you taken to ensure some financial gain, or parallel for YOUR future?
The past trends have birthed awesome leaders in various fields. From the time of the Great depression, to WWI and WWII, we have seen the most conceptual ideas come to fruition.
Some recent examples are:
"........ nobody knew the market for Internet related businesses such as Amazon, Google, YouTube, Yahoo etc. Only after the Internet emerged did people begin to see opportunities and market in that technology. However, even if a market already exists, such as the market for cola drinks (which has been created by Coca Cola), there is no guarantee that a market exists for a particular new player in the cola category. Taken FROM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneurship#History_of_entrepreneurship."
The act of entrepreneurship is an awesome one to venture. This author would caution two key points:
a. make it in something that you already have an interest
b. keep positive persons in your constant corner....preferable a "touch-tone" away
This recession is upon us. You have the option to make it THROUGH or make it LAST. In a few years you may look back at this decision and commend yourself or, live in regret. The time is now. Which choice will you make? Whatever your choice...do it 100%.
The past trends have birthed awesome leaders in various fields. From the time of the Great depression, to WWI and WWII, we have seen the most conceptual ideas come to fruition.
Some recent examples are:
"........ nobody knew the market for Internet related businesses such as Amazon, Google, YouTube, Yahoo etc. Only after the Internet emerged did people begin to see opportunities and market in that technology. However, even if a market already exists, such as the market for cola drinks (which has been created by Coca Cola), there is no guarantee that a market exists for a particular new player in the cola category. Taken FROM http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entrepreneurship#History_of_entrepreneurship."
The act of entrepreneurship is an awesome one to venture. This author would caution two key points:
a. make it in something that you already have an interest
b. keep positive persons in your constant corner....preferable a "touch-tone" away
This recession is upon us. You have the option to make it THROUGH or make it LAST. In a few years you may look back at this decision and commend yourself or, live in regret. The time is now. Which choice will you make? Whatever your choice...do it 100%.
Monday, June 15, 2009
The H.R. Corner: Employment Nightmares
The H.R. Corner: Employment Nightmareshttp://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/hotstories/6478434.html
Employment Nightmares
The authors of this publication, the Human Resources Corner thought it best to share some more "insider information" with you on various, avoidable, experiences while employed.
Granted, we are cognizant of the fact that employment is a rarity at this time, but when accepting the position, accept with the notion that the position may be available for a totally different reason than the obvious. At times the reasons can be negative. Below are examples of candidates that fell into uncomfortable situations.
Candidate A- Employed in the capacity of Customer Service for greater portion of 10 years; recently unemployed answers an ad for Customer Service Manager. The salary and benefits were mutually beneficial, and the initial interview was a success. Employment was granted and accepted. The first day of work the candidate is taken with a group to the "work site." The candidate is then given a briefing and issued a small suitcase with books and a metro card, detailing a non-discussed hours of operation 7:30am-6pm. Next they were informed the "customer service aspect" would be in the capacity of sales from one door to the next.
This candidate could've avoided such mishaps had they prepared and inquired prior i.e.: where would my office be? What would my responsibilities entail? Who would do the training? What were the hours of operation? especially for customer service...are there any sales involved? Many companies use the verbiage of customer service when attempting to entice to sales.
Candidate B- Previously employed in the capacity of a cashier, answered an ad for receptionist. Interview was awesome, resulting in an mutually acceptable salary and start date. Upon arriving the morning she noticed many persons coming in and out that were "questionable." The car services and catered affairs she managed always entailed large sums of cash, and late into the evenings at specific hotels. This continued for many weeks, but never a word was uttered. The agreed upon salary similarly done with cash; when questioned for the reason the manager returned with a poor excuse. The morning the officers made the arrest the candidate was also taken with the owner and managers. This candidate should have trusted a gut instinct---that screamed "run."
Even in this recession employment is available....accept the option with both eyes open. Be aware of employment nightmares.
Granted, we are cognizant of the fact that employment is a rarity at this time, but when accepting the position, accept with the notion that the position may be available for a totally different reason than the obvious. At times the reasons can be negative. Below are examples of candidates that fell into uncomfortable situations.
Candidate A- Employed in the capacity of Customer Service for greater portion of 10 years; recently unemployed answers an ad for Customer Service Manager. The salary and benefits were mutually beneficial, and the initial interview was a success. Employment was granted and accepted. The first day of work the candidate is taken with a group to the "work site." The candidate is then given a briefing and issued a small suitcase with books and a metro card, detailing a non-discussed hours of operation 7:30am-6pm. Next they were informed the "customer service aspect" would be in the capacity of sales from one door to the next.
This candidate could've avoided such mishaps had they prepared and inquired prior i.e.: where would my office be? What would my responsibilities entail? Who would do the training? What were the hours of operation? especially for customer service...are there any sales involved? Many companies use the verbiage of customer service when attempting to entice to sales.
Candidate B- Previously employed in the capacity of a cashier, answered an ad for receptionist. Interview was awesome, resulting in an mutually acceptable salary and start date. Upon arriving the morning she noticed many persons coming in and out that were "questionable." The car services and catered affairs she managed always entailed large sums of cash, and late into the evenings at specific hotels. This continued for many weeks, but never a word was uttered. The agreed upon salary similarly done with cash; when questioned for the reason the manager returned with a poor excuse. The morning the officers made the arrest the candidate was also taken with the owner and managers. This candidate should have trusted a gut instinct---that screamed "run."
Even in this recession employment is available....accept the option with both eyes open. Be aware of employment nightmares.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Protection
Protection can be examined in several ways. Specifically as pertained to this HR corner---we will discuss blog protection. Your verbiage must be protected from the various hackers seeking to expunge the points of focus as most appropriate to them, and misuse it to their benefit.
The authors of the HR corner has read many amazing books, blogs and exerts from followers, fellow users and friends. It is primarily to them that this alert is geared.
To this point we would like to commend the members of R.I.D.M. for always constant enlightening on the various avenues via the internet. They have provided ways to protect and provide, what we believe to be great service without persons plagiarizing our work. A copy of the url for blog protection is below....use as you wish.
http://blog.myfreecopyright.com/2007/01/3-easy-steps-to-protect-your-original.html
The authors of the HR corner has read many amazing books, blogs and exerts from followers, fellow users and friends. It is primarily to them that this alert is geared.
To this point we would like to commend the members of R.I.D.M. for always constant enlightening on the various avenues via the internet. They have provided ways to protect and provide, what we believe to be great service without persons plagiarizing our work. A copy of the url for blog protection is below....use as you wish.
http://blog.myfreecopyright.com/2007/01/3-easy-steps-to-protect-your-original.html
Friday, June 5, 2009
Received a W.A.R.N Notice
So you have received a WARN notice...synonymous to receiving The Pink Slip. You probably have lots of questions and concerns. Briefly I will inform you of the following:
* Generally, WARN covers employers with 100 or more employees, not counting those who have worked less than six months in the last 12 months and those who work an average of less than 20 hours a week.
* Employees entitled to advance notice under WARN include managers and supervisors as well as hourly and salaried workers.
* Regular federal, state, and local government entities that provide public services are not covered by WARN.
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-warn.htm
The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers WARN at the federal level, and some states have plant closure laws of their own. A State Dislocated Worker Unit Coordinator can provide more information on notice requirements in a specific area. http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-warn.htm
It DOES apply to all in the plant/location/warehouse....manager, supervisors and all applicable employees unless previously discussed with your employer. Some person with dual or multiple location responsibility may be exempt from this notice, in certain states.
If you have received this notice and feel you are out of options, check out the Department of Labor site (url above) and other local state and federal offices. Know your rights, and your OPTIONS...
* Generally, WARN covers employers with 100 or more employees, not counting those who have worked less than six months in the last 12 months and those who work an average of less than 20 hours a week.
* Employees entitled to advance notice under WARN include managers and supervisors as well as hourly and salaried workers.
* Regular federal, state, and local government entities that provide public services are not covered by WARN.
http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-warn.htm
The Department of Labor's (DOL) Employment and Training Administration (ETA) administers WARN at the federal level, and some states have plant closure laws of their own. A State Dislocated Worker Unit Coordinator can provide more information on notice requirements in a specific area. http://www.dol.gov/compliance/laws/comp-warn.htm
It DOES apply to all in the plant/location/warehouse....manager, supervisors and all applicable employees unless previously discussed with your employer. Some person with dual or multiple location responsibility may be exempt from this notice, in certain states.
If you have received this notice and feel you are out of options, check out the Department of Labor site (url above) and other local state and federal offices. Know your rights, and your OPTIONS...
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Is Change Good?
The premise of now President Obama's campaign was on the notion that Change will come to America. Whether your vote was one of republican, democrat, or without an affiliate of party, the seed of hope in a statement about Change evoked a new spirit in America and all over the world.
The same concept can and should be applied to personal, employment change. One that facets hope and embraces new ideas and encouragement. The ever changing world around us will not stop for our reaction. It is the belief of this author that persons when thrown into the whirlwind of Change should embrace it. The ramifications of battle with change yields wounds of regret and loss on the side of the resistor.
Is change good? Not in all cases...but regardless it occurs, so embrace.
The same concept can and should be applied to personal, employment change. One that facets hope and embraces new ideas and encouragement. The ever changing world around us will not stop for our reaction. It is the belief of this author that persons when thrown into the whirlwind of Change should embrace it. The ramifications of battle with change yields wounds of regret and loss on the side of the resistor.
Is change good? Not in all cases...but regardless it occurs, so embrace.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
File Chapter 11
The monies earned have not outweighed the expenses. Your small business has had more turnover than the subway at Ellis Island. The end result is-- File Chapter 11.
This may seem a big flaw in your plan of success. The business plan you submitted may have absorbed some of the bumps but the hills were too much. Still, had you not undertook this venture, you would not have learned all the entrenuprenure's heartache for yourself. Sure you could've read a book on said subject matter-- but the best lessons one can learn are the ones learned through experience.
So, like the dusty checkbook- pick yourself up, dust off and try again. It is the belief of this author that true life must be lived from the front. Expertise will only come to those who go through the experience- not the naysayers or persons sitting on the bench of life.
File that Chapter 11- and TRY AGAIN. This time with the band aids of past falls. This time- with experience.
This may seem a big flaw in your plan of success. The business plan you submitted may have absorbed some of the bumps but the hills were too much. Still, had you not undertook this venture, you would not have learned all the entrenuprenure's heartache for yourself. Sure you could've read a book on said subject matter-- but the best lessons one can learn are the ones learned through experience.
So, like the dusty checkbook- pick yourself up, dust off and try again. It is the belief of this author that true life must be lived from the front. Expertise will only come to those who go through the experience- not the naysayers or persons sitting on the bench of life.
File that Chapter 11- and TRY AGAIN. This time with the band aids of past falls. This time- with experience.
Monday, June 1, 2009
My Empty Purse
The reality of the US dollar is very frightening. If your past portfolio consisted of stocks and savings it can terrify even the most secure optimist.
However, there is another side of this coin. There can be a Plan B. In this time, develop talents that were subdued because of time constraints. Network more with business partners and co workers, become involved in giving back to those in need.
These things though seemingly insignificant in the beginning can grow immensely and offer the balance and much needed distraction during this time.
This author has discovered that a hobby CAN eventually outweigh a job. Maybe you will discover the same thing. You have nothing to lose.
However, there is another side of this coin. There can be a Plan B. In this time, develop talents that were subdued because of time constraints. Network more with business partners and co workers, become involved in giving back to those in need.
These things though seemingly insignificant in the beginning can grow immensely and offer the balance and much needed distraction during this time.
This author has discovered that a hobby CAN eventually outweigh a job. Maybe you will discover the same thing. You have nothing to lose.
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