Category Archives: Miscellany
Too small to fail
Remember not too long ago when financial institutions were in trouble and Washington and the mainstream media kept telling us they were “too big to fail” – in other words, too important to allowto fail? I think they got it … Continue reading
The greatest hobby in the world
I know a number of people who absolutely live for their hobbies. They work hard all week and the weekend comes they’re off pursuing that hobby. For example, one friend in Florida has a boat and an RV. It’s all … Continue reading
Come fly with me
I like driving. The longer the trip, the better. But recently, being pushed for time, Sandy and I flew from LaGuardia to Tampa International Airport. We don’t travel by air as much as we used to. I think part of … Continue reading
The Resume Revolution
As you may know from my previous post, Richard Zeitz and his team have launched www.Purzue.com… an incredible multimedia resume and personal branding website. Purzue is destined to revolutionize the way people create resumes, distribute them, and get jobs. Richard has … Continue reading
Star in a video commercial
My client Purzue.com – the job tools, multimedia resume, and personal branding website – will be shooting a series of very short testimonial-style videos from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Friday morning, May 4. These are very short speaking parts. … Continue reading
Wow! Space Shuttle over the Hudson River
I arrived at a meeting with Phil Lenger of Show and Tell yesterday just before 10:30 a.m. I was promptly escorted to the rooftop where Phil had his camera set up on his tripod. He and several others were waiting … Continue reading
ME on MCC-TV
At the last Awards Breakfast, Pattie Meyer, who heads the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce TV initiative, walks up to me, hands me a microphone, and asks me to talk about the benefits of Manhattan Chamber of Commerce membership. I’m always … Continue reading
Light years ahead of any ordinary public speaking course
At a Manhattan Chamber of Commerce event one morning, I met Tommy Galan of the Peoples Improv Theater. Tommy shared his background and talked about his work at “The PIT.” I’d always been interested… well curious about improv. Not that … Continue reading
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Warm and sunny
Prior to moving to New York, my wife Sandy and I lived in Palm Harbor, Florida. It’s a beautiful area close to water and to Tarpon Springs and it’s incredible density of outstanding Greek restaurants and culture. When we sneak … Continue reading
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It’s better to give than to receive
Adrian Miller of Adrian’s Network distributed a promotional piece last week that I thought was exceptional. Given the networking I do through the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and Gotham City Networking, this is sound advice. With Adrian’s permission, I’m sharing … Continue reading
