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Create Your Own Future
I finally had a chance to watch the Ashton Kutcher film “Jobs” last night on pay-per-view. I must admit that I’m not a fan of the movie, but I am without a doubt a fan of its lead character. I felt that Kutcher’s portrayal of Steve Jobs was a bit one dimensional. He...
Remembering Names and Faces
"I'm sorry, what was your name again?" We meet so many people during the holidays that remembering their names and faces can be daunting. Some of the people you meet might prove to be a great contact for future business. You never know how one person will lead to...
Let’s talk about cold calling
I know what you're thinking. The name alone sounds intimidating. But it’s not that bad. Actually the cold call is nothing more than the ultimate “numbers game” with a little bit of detective tied in for good measure. Your goal is to find the right decision maker. But...
Use your time wisely
Do you feel like there's not enough time in the day? That's because it’s that time of year again. As we approach the end of the year you can probably hear your boss asking to finalize your projects, projections, heck maybe even the invitations to the holiday party. As...
Workplace Bullying
This week our absolute favorite friend and partner, ej4, wrote a blog on workplace bullying after the incident with Miami Dolphins guard, Richie Incognito. It was SO good that we decided to share a few important steps to cover your workplace from bullying. Refresh...
Usage analytics? Yes, we provide that.
I’ve had a few conference calls regarding our online courseware. One of the most repetitive questions is... How can I track employee usage? The answer: "Login and click 'Usage Report' As a subscribing member of P1 Learning, managers can track full usage analytics of...
A summary of an executive summary
I know that sometimes thumbing through executive reports can be grueling at times. So nevertheless, I have put together a quick 101 on how to create a successful executive summary. First, when creating an executive summary it is essentials to read the entire original...
Note Taking
One of the hardest tasks that I personally have is when I'm in a room with creative people that think fast and abstract. As designated "note keeper" trying to jot down tasks and stay within our planned agenda is virtually impossible. So what do I do? I adapt. First,...
Back to the … basics
Ah! It’s October and fall is officially in the air. The leaves are changing, we’ve all experienced that first chilled morning, the kids are purchasing their Halloween costumes, and we’re stressfully indoors freaking out because … it’s budgeting season. Yes, it’s that...