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Networking for the Anti-Networker
Posted by ablack on Feb. 7, 2018 / Networking / Subscribe 0
I am the worst marketing person. Don’t get me wrong, I love marketing. I mean I love creating graphics, coordinating events, and organizing those unique touches that make an impact. But when it comes to networking and talking to complete strangers, I am
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Let the fun times roll!
Posted by ablack on Jan. 24, 2018 / Misc. / Subscribe 0
All work and no play makes for a very dull life. In the age of “maintaining” a healthy work life balance, the line separating our professional and personal lives are a bit more blurred these days
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Getting a Seat at the Table
Posted by ablack on Jan. 9, 2018 / Career Development / Subscribe 0
Are you being left out of integral business discussions or strategic initiatives where your perspective could add great value to your organization? You are not alone and there are ways to combat that fight.
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No More Excuses!
Posted by ablack on Dec. 27, 2017 / Misc. / Subscribe 0
I don’t have time. I have too much else to do. I’m tired. Change is scary. It could be better, but it’s really not that bad. I can always do it later. And on and on and on. We all make excuses for why we can’t get to those extra tasks or goals. And I rea
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New Year, New Me – The Productivity Fumble
Posted by ablack on Dec. 13, 2017 / Misc. / Subscribe 0
As the end of 2017 approaches, we find our workload getting heavier and heavier. End of year reports, last-minute submittals and deadlines that just seem to keep creeping up. But despite the end-of-year rush, the new year is just around the corner...
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The Recipe for Leadership – Recapping Tom Zender’s Leadership Workshop
Posted by ablack on Nov. 28, 2017 / Conference Recaps, Leadership / Subscribe 0
What does leadership mean to you? Who do you consider a leader in your firm? So often we base leadership off of titles and or accolades. It is time to shift the focus...
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A Day in the Life of a Seller-Doer, Travis McCoy
Posted by ablack on Nov. 14, 2017 / Interviews / Subscribe 0
Travis McCoy, PE, LEEDAP, Managing Director at Schaefer, has designed new buildings, renovated existing buildings for new uses and planned multiuse developments for the single and multi-family housing market. He is an experienced structural engineer work
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The Importance of Risk Taking
Posted by ablack on Oct. 31, 2017 / Opinion / Subscribe 0
Think of what our world would be like if we didn’t have Microsoft, there was no U.S. flag on the moon, or if we didn’t have the ability to fly around the world. Furthermore, imagine the 90’s without Seinfeld...
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Learning the Why
Posted by ablack on Oct. 17, 2017 / Opinion / Subscribe 2
Starting a new career can be intimidating, especially coming from outside the industry. Moving into a marketing position was a brand new exciting step. I was entering this fast-paced, quick-thinking, creative position...
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How Trying (and Failing) to be a Fiction Writer Prepared Me for Marketing
Posted by ablack on Oct. 3, 2017 / Opinion / Subscribe 0
August 10, 2017 marked the end of my first year in A/E/C marketing and business development. It also marked the end of the first year in ten that I have not written a short story.
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