Browsing All Posts filed under »Professional Development«

The Perfect Networker and the Southwest Effect

September 30, 2009

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Like you, I receive many invitations to join what seems like an endless number of social networks. Despite the various networks to which I can claim membership, the three primary communities to which I belong are Ecademy, LinkedIn and Facebook. Based on the age demographics – Facebook is geared to the twenty-something crowd, while LinkedIn […]

Can Social Networks provide Emotional Wealth?

September 25, 2009

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The following is a copy of my response to a blog post by Ecademy’s Thomas Power which asked the question, “Can Social Networks provide Emotional Wealth?“ It is an interesting question on many levels that surprisingly finds its elemental roots as far back as 1916, when L.J. Hanifan first talked about social capital and “social […]

Syndicated PI Ping: Interview With Libby Gill Now Available On-Demand

September 24, 2009

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Remember to tune in to my interview with “You Unstuck” bestselling author Libby Gill – Dr. Phil was right! http://ping.fm/wd3RE

Syndicated PI Ping: Libby Gill’s New Book Released Nationwide Today!

September 24, 2009

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Today’s The Day! Libby Gill’s new book You Unstuck released nationwide with free stuff and bonus giveaways: http://ping.fm/rPH9o

Spend Intelligence Resource Group

September 24, 2009

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With all the individual groups within a rapidly growing number of social networks it is important to stand out in critical areas such as the timely and convenient dissemination of needed information. In short, just because you build it (the group), does not necessarily mean they, being professional members, will come. Understanding this new paradigm […]

Tomorrow’s PI Window on Business Panel Discussion on Spend Intelligence Inspires Debate

September 23, 2009

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Whenever you bring together a group of thought leaders and practitioners to discuss a topic which by its very definition ensures diverse views you have the makings for a program that will be both informative and engaging. Tomorrow’s PI Window on Business Show will be that and more as I am joined by a guest […]

Syndicated PI Ping: Tomorrow’s the Day!

September 23, 2009

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Tomorrow’s the Day! Buy You Unstuck at Amazon and Libby will give you some amazing, high-quality free bonuses http://ping.fm/xqLyo Remember to tune in to the PI Window on Business Show today between 12:30 and 1:30 PM EDT as Libby joins me to talk about You Unstuck and the difference between self-empowerment versus self-help. 30

Social Media and the The Power of Publicity (Why Purchasing Professionals Should Care)

September 17, 2009

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Special Introduction for Procurement Professionals: Some may suggest that Social Media, the “Power of Publicity” and “Increasing Your Profile,” have very little to do with the world of procurement.  However, and as we are finding out, by not paying attention to these important areas of professional development it can, and often does have serious consequences […]

Good to Great’s Jim Collins on Social Media: “It Doesn’t Change Leadership Fundamentals”

September 17, 2009

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As both a talk show host and author, I have very much enjoyed my interaction with many of Social Media’s thought leaders both through the various blogs that I write and of course the PI Window on Business Show. I have particularly enjoyed my discussions with author and Ecademy co-founder Penny Power who I believe […]

Spend Analysis Versus Spend Management: A Guest Panel Discussion

September 17, 2009

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In a September 1st, 2006 article titled “Spend Intelligence: The Next Wave of Spend Analysis” the author made the following observation: “As corporate procurement organizations are charged with securing products and services of the best quality at the lowest possible cost, their enterprises are counting on them to be much more than just “order takers.”  […]