Birthday Commentary
A few months ago I updated my commentary entitled “Should I Stay or Should I Go” — a title from that song from the 1980s by the English punk rock group The Clash. Here is update on the occasion of my...
View ArticleOne Year Anniversary of Stand Out Column
This week is the anniversary of the start of my online column entitled “Stand Out” here on Ned’s Job of the Week website. I want to thank all my loyal followers! Let’s take a quick look back at a...
View ArticleThe New Normal?
A Harvard Business Review commentary this week suggests a big shift has happened in the world of work that you need to know about. There may have already been a shift from what we all knew as “normal”...
View ArticleTwo Cities
Once you make the decision to follow your internal guidance or your heart or your karma, there is no turning back. So, you think you can stand out? Yes, you can, but it may be more difficult than you...
View ArticleVampire Strategy
If you are growing older, you will have a difficult time in your career because you are growing older. If you want to stand out in your career, it would help if you are a vampire. I’m working in San...
View ArticleWhat You Need
You can’t always get what you want. But if you try sometimes you just might find you get what you need. People of a certain age will recognize that as lyrics by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. These...
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So You Think You Can Age
Growing older is what it is. But it is never easy no matter what. This is one truth you will know when you become an older worker. If you are someone who reads this column of mine here on Ned’s Job of...
View ArticleDo What Cowboys Do
Back in the days of the Wild West cowboys, a brand was a letter or a symbol or a combination of both that cowboys burned into the skin of livestock. Everyone who saw that brand would immediately know...
View ArticleShutdown: Lessons Not Learned
How do you stand out during the federal government shutdown? Do you want to stand out? Or, during the shutdown is it better to stay below everyone’s radar? These are all good questions. Answering these...
View ArticleStand Out with Your eBook
Here is proof that having your own eBook can help you stand out from all others. Patrick Kelley and Melody Rogers are names that people in the Los Angeles radio and television market will know. They...
View ArticleInspiration
Even if you are suffering or struggling in life, you can stand out and inspire others by how you respond to what you’re going through. Patrick Kelley and his wife Melody Rogers are such an inspiration....
View ArticleOverqualified
If you have never been told that you are overqualified, then you must be doing something wrong. It is very easy to be thought of as overqualified by prospective employers, especially for those of us...
View ArticleAll You Need
I’ve been writing posts here in this “Stand Out” column since July 2012. The biggest benefit to you is that regardless of when my posts appeared here, they remain relevant to help you stand out from...
View ArticleDo I Feel the Earth Move?
One hundred eight years ago, a terrible natural disaster descended upon San Francisco. The April 16, 1906 earthquake and resulting fire devastated the City and Bay Area. But, this is a resilient place...
View ArticleStand Out with a Winning Brand
You need a winning brand if you intend to stand out in your current position or when seeking employment. Here are some specific tips that will help you accomplish this important activity. This is...
View ArticleWhy You Need a Website
You only need a website today if you want to prove to others that you exist. If you are happy to remain in obscurity, you can get along just fine without having your own website. Individuals, small and...
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Getting Back to the Neon Fun Desert
As October 2013 came to an end, so did my Las Vegas life. Or so I thought. Now, as June 2015 comes to an end, I’m getting to go back to live in the neon fun desert. This feels right. This feels like...
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Come to Las Vegas. Learn. Play. Network.
This event is in the past. As President of the Las Vegas chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) 2015 through 2016, I invite you to come to Las Vegas for an exciting...
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Secrets of Corporate Intranets
Here I present in its entirety a professional presentation that I wrote and delivered in Las Vegas. This presentation can help you navigate the confusing world of corporate intranets used for...
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Your Career Choice Can Ruin You Financially
Mama’s don’t let your babies grow up to be DJs or journalism majors. Your kids will soon after choosing to be in radio or television or journalism become dead broke and they will come begging for you...
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White Hair Looks Cool
I worked for just over a decade in Washington, DC at the national headquarters of AARP where I developed an awareness about employment challenges for older workers (people age 40 and beyond) that I...
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A Request for Your Subconscious Mind
Whenever we hear the name Edison we are reminded of light. The man was an American inventor and entrepreneur whose name was Thomas Edison. He let nothing stand in his way of achieving what his mind...
View ArticleWhen Words Saved Indianapolis
There once was a time not so long ago when words spoken from a man’s heart delivered true impact upon humanity. No, this is not about some long-dead Greeks from ancient times that you have forgotten by...
View ArticleStand Out in Your Career or Job Search
Listen to this short (5 min.) interview of Woody Goulart on Noomii.com the professional coach directory to learn about how Woody can help you stand out in your career or job search: Your browser does...
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Secrets of Your Mind Voice
How You Can Change Your Life Today At the core of the professional guidance / coaching / mentoring that I provide to individuals like you is what I call mind voice—a proven way to change your...
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