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Just saw this post on one of my groups about how to improve one's LinkedIn marketing efforts. Probably duplicates some stuff you've already seen, but if nothing else it's a good reminder of what to do and not do.

Find it at http://bit.ly/2mKEp.

What makes the difference between success and just getting by? Researcher Angela Duckworth, University of Pennsylvania, thinks that the answer is "grit" -- not the stuff that gets between your toes at the beach, but the kind that Edison believed in when he said that "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." Grit in her terms is the ability to stick to your vision in spite of setbacks and the passing of time.

Well worth the read: see the article at:… Continue

What if people treated 'regular' businesses like they treat consultants?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R2a8TRSgzZY

I'm sure we all have stories similar to this.

Enjoy...jon

It is told of Sir Harold Jeffrey, the famous theoretician and geophysicist, that he was at one time consultant to an oil company.

Attending their meeting in London, Sir Harold sat quietly while the company's scientists discussed their problems and difficulties. About half way through the morning, they stopped, thought, and said "What do you think of this, Sir Harold?" "I think it's time for coffee" he said. The rest of the morning was spent with more of the scientists' discussion. Then, "What d… Continue

Folks... Thought you might be interested in this invitation from the local ICCA (Independent Computer Consultant's Association) Chapter... what follows is an email from the Chapter President, Paul Keister. The Chapter website is at www.icca-sfba.org and the ICCA national site is at www.icca.org. Holler with any questions.
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This is a reminder of the upcoming October 9th, 2008 In-Person Group Mentoring Program offered as… Continue