Brand Yourself: How to Stand Out From the Crowd

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Peggy McColl

What makes you and your business different? What sets you apart in the marketplace? A brand quickly identifies what your expertise and style is, and it differentiates you from everyone else. A good brand conveys the essence of your business concisely and quickly, and in... More »

Social Media in Communities of Practice

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Scott Palmer

Social media tools can help create a more dynamic community of practice and provide an ongoing and searchable conversation to benefit others. To successfully introduce social media into a community of practice within an organization, there are several factors that need ... More »

The Wall Is Down: How Integrating Work and Life Makes Better Organizations

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Frederick A. Miller

Back in the old daysabout 20 years agopeople were discouraged from taking care of personal issues at work. At the same time, they were expected to just do their jobs, without making decisions or brainstorming better ways to do things. Both of those mindsets are long gon... More »

Lessons from Hollywood: How Reality TV Prepared Me for a Career in Training

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Allison Deutch

One year ago I decided to make a career change. After working in reality television for eight years, I was ready for new challenges. A career in the entertainment industry became less appealing to me, and I wanted to do something differentand more meaningful. I joined A... More »