I recently received the following letter via LinkedIn. My response follows. The letter-writer asked to remain private, so a different name has been used. I welcome any comments you have about this exchange, and hope to turn it into a future segment on my weekly radio show: Lauren, I just read something which disturbed me. [...]

Are you stuck in a job where you know you are capable of so much more but you don’t have a chance to prove it? Are you hunting small game when, if given the chance, you know you could kill the big game? Do you feel you are a shining star that is being put [...]

1) Cellular Equipment Installer There is a contract coming up for an installation of cellular equipment. You dont have to be a cellular engineer, you will be instructed on what to do. The location is in the Chicago area and if you are interested, contact Bob Koch at bkoch@dmnglobal. com <mailto:bkoch@dmnglobal.com> People are needed ASAP! [...]

New Edition Software, located in the SW suburbs, is looking for a strong .NET developer with 3+ years of experience. The ideal candidate will be self motivated, have modern product vision, and excellent problem solving skills. Must be hands-on with the development, with experience using AJAX 3rd party tools. Requirements: – 3+ years of professional [...]

I’m a member of a very popular online business group through Yahoo called BNC (Business Network Chicago) and just saw an excellent question from another member that I had to answer. Below, you’ll find the question and my response. Would you have given more/different advice to Jon? To all, I have recently gone through a [...]

I just read a really interesting article in the Los Angeles Times. A recent study was conducted that showed people warm up to you faster if you have warm hands. Likewise, you are more open and friendly with people when your hands are warm. So should you hold a cup of coffee in your hands [...]