This fall marks the 21st anniversary of Waldo, Martin Handford’s once-ubiquitous, world-traveling, striped-shirted character, who has been featured in six titles that collectively have sold more than 46 million copies in 50 countries and 25 languages. The celebration will include two new books, an online presence and a range of merchandise for the 20-somethings who […]
Ed Sykes celebrated International Make a Point Day! and made his points very succinctly. Very useful! Have you ever been in a meeting where the presentation when on and on. Have you ever asked yourself, "What's the point to this presentation?" Here are five public speaking secrets that will keep your message on point: […]
by Richard Stengel From the reviews Stengel (a senior editor at Time magazine) ponders the meaning of flattery and illustrates that more than mere praise, flattery is praise with a motive, be it benign or grasping. You're Too Kind is a witty, colorful, fast-paced trip through history. It's meticulously researched and comprehensive. Stengel charts a […]
"Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." -- Ralph Waldo Emerson………………………………………………………………………Resource for the Week Create Your Success Would you like to double your income this year? Now that is a silly question for most people. Would you like to do it without working […]
Blockbuster Movie Roundup - It’s been a stellar season at the movie theater with more sure-fire hits waiting in the wings. This slew of film-related reads—perfectly suited to summertime savoring—will reel in teen film fans. more » » »
While you may feel like you really have to hang on to every client, whether for your own cash flow or out of your sense of commitment, there are several signs that it may be time to terminate the client relationship. In some cases, it may be about the client -- they're a jerk, they […]
: Your Ultimate Callingby Wayne W. Dyer From the reviews There’s a voice in the universe calling each of us to remember our purpose—our reason for being here now, in this world of impermanence. The voice whispers, shouts, and sings to us that this experience of being in form, in space and time, knowing life […]
It’s 9:30 in the morning and you’ve made it to the third presentation of today’s marketing meeting. The presenter is pretty much reading word for word from a deck of 40 slides, which are mostly densely worded, bulleted items with an occasional chart or graph thrown in. You have no interest in the topic, […]
via Publishers Weekly The acclaimed creator of many classic books for children turned 80 on Tuesday, June 10. He celebrated with friends at his home in Ridgefield, Conn. And he's given fans another reason to celebrate: news of a forthcoming picture book that he is both writing and illustrating. According to Sendak's longtime editor, Michael di […]
