Whether you are aware or not, your perceptions impact how you process stimulus from your world. It is a subconscious, seamless, instantaneous judgment that happens as we interact with each other in our personal and business life. Each of us are programmed by the four pillars of our youth – our parents, our school, our…… Continue Reading
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Why are you doing that? Why are you taking responsibility?
I love the transformational results of my work. It is one of the main reasons I am a corporate trainer, speaker and coach. When I share my experiential knowledge I know that is what I am here for. I am here to help people to communicate better and become better managers and leaders. I get…… Continue Reading
Hi-Tech and Low-Tech Converge in The Classroom
We live in a technology driven world. It’s global. Even countries with no infrascructure use wifi, cell phones, iPads and other gadgets that seemingly make life easier. In fact, as I watched a movie last night that was made in 1983 starring Burt Lancaster, I marveled at the hoops the businessman had to jump through…… Continue Reading
The Wussification of America – How Schools are Preparing Americans for Failure
The new generation of employees were raised in an environment of trophies for everyone. The school system believes that if one student receives a trophy while the others do not, it will create low self esteem in the ones who did not. To solve this problem, everyone gets a trophy or no one does. While…… Continue Reading
An Awakening from Students and Today’s Millenials
One of the benefits of being a speaker and trainer is that I meet people from all over the world who are students and conference attendees. It is a part of the work that I truly enjoy. Today’s young generation have the privilege of having all the knowledge of the world in their back pocket. …… Continue Reading
A moment in time, A glass of wine, A life saved, and A life lost
As a teenager growing up in Jamaica I clearly remember the day that a moment in time made all the difference in the world. Raised Catholic, I was tuned in to the upcoming events of the church. There is one big event that everyone wants to attend each year and my grandmother was determined to…… Continue Reading
How to Find a Job Using a Multi-Dimensional Video Resume
If you are still using a paper version of your resume, you might be missing the boat. Times have changed and there’s a new way to present yourself to potential employers. Gone are the days when you could just mail out or post your resume and wait for the phone to ring. Candidates today introduce…… Continue Reading
Generational Differences Not A Great Divide – Lessons Learned While Traveling
I love the younger generation. They see life through a different lens than someone of my generation. It is not often that I have the opportunity to connect one on one with a twenty something person, so I was overjoyed to find myself sitting next to not one but three different young people on three…… Continue Reading
Skype Interview Tips
If you are uninitiated and uncomfortable with Skype or being on video, you might miss opportunities. Skype is being used more and more for job interviews. It is increasingly a common means of achieving a live, face to face conversation with job candidates. According to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, Skype is very…… Continue Reading