Hitchhiker in the Corner Office

As we wait to see the inauguration of President Obama to take place later today, I am overwhelmed with pride to be an American and joy that a day I thought would never come, finally has. Today, is a fresh start for our country. Many years ago when my father first came to this country in the [...]

I am not surprised at the huge turnout of active candidates that have been coming across my desk over the past several months. A terrible economy, massive layoffs and a bleak outlook for 2009, has made this the perfect storm. Everyone is looking for a job or those that are employed are looking to see [...]

It’s long after Election Day and the buzz is still abound of cheers and fears when it comes to anticipating what things will be like when Obama becomes our next President. There are those changes that undoubtedly will be refreshing and good, while there are those that we simply must not only be cautious of, [...]

For probably the first time in our nation’s history, we have not only a mix of races and genders, but also generations in the workplace. As a result, “generational differences” are a part of everyday business. While there may be some instances where these types of issues can be avoided or even dismissed, it is [...]

I just came across a great picture of Sir Richard Branson polishing the shoe of Marketing author/venture capitalist Guy Kawasaki in Moscow at a backstage chit chat. Apparently, Kawasaki admitted to Branson that he had never flown on Virgin Airlines. So Branson being the salesman that he is tried to lure Kawasaki to fly his [...]

If you are in the market for a new job or know that you will be soon, you may be surprised to learn that the interview process might have changed slightly from the last time you were out there. In short, interviewers across the board in a wide range of industries, including the restaurant industry, [...]