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General

I was told by the great Cheryl Smithem that I should never have a category of “undetermined”, and I agree with her. So instead of that I have a “General” category. Everything that doesn’t have a defined home somewhere else belongs here. This is my grab bag.

Keys To Success In Hard Times

October 27, 2008 by Michael Carnell

It is unusual circumstances that reward the unconventional thinkers. So remember, the economic environment is the same for all of us. But, you have the final say in how you will deal with it – optimism or pessimism. The choice, and the result, is up to you.

Categories General Tags attitude, economics, expertise, work

Politics At The Office

October 24, 2008 by Michael Carnell

Talk about pushing the limits! I got this email from one of the directors at the office where I currently work. Below it you can read my response. Michael there is no hope for you. Obama will get into office and you along with the rest of us will reap the wonderful rewards of no … Read more

Categories General Tags Barack Obama, John McCain, manners, office protocol, politics, respect

Does Your Phone Control You?

October 21, 2008 by Michael Carnell

Have you ever been meeting in someone’s office and had the phone ring? Do they turn away from their meeting with you to answer it? How about sitting around at the dinner table with the family. When the phone rings do you leave the family to answer the phone? In both of these situations, what … Read more

Categories General Tags cell phone, priorities, respect, scheduling, telephone

Does Your Message Change?

October 20, 2008 by Michael Carnell

As more people follow your blog, twitter stream, Facebook page, or forum posts do you change the message or the way you talk? Understandably we all have to use different voices depending on the audience. We don’t, or at least shouldn’t, address our grandparents in the same way that we talk to our young friends. … Read more

Categories General Tags Facebook, followers, manners, personality, speech, twitter

The Race For Stability and Civility

October 17, 2008 by Michael Carnell

I have to admit it; I am ready for this election to be over. As I sat down this evening to write this new blog entry, I was trying to think of what to write about. Some ideas came to mind, but they all revolved around the candidates, the issues, trust, mistrust, lies, being two-faced, … Read more

Categories General Tags McCain, obama, Palin, politics, Presidential Election
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