The Awkward Office Birthday Party – International Style

by Joe on May 15, 2008

If you didn’t know, I am in Bangalore, India on a trip for work.  Highlights of Day 1 in India: Stray dogs – They are everywhere. Cow – Saw one on the street near the office, could have sworn it looked (…)

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Is my Brand’s Attitude the Right one?

by Joe on May 7, 2008

What a great question.  I had a conversation the other day about how my friend’s manager asked him to go from a “just-go-do attitude to a teach-coach-lead attitude.”  I thought it was an amazing transition that all brands and products (…)

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Venture Capital Reality Show Finalists

by Joe on May 7, 2008

I entered the www.youbethevc.com businss plan contest a while back and after many pushed back deadlines, sketchy communication, and some judging, I have officially not made it to the top twenty. Sad day I know.   But there are something’s (…)

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How do you Implement an Internal Social Network?

by Joe on May 5, 2008

I loved Jeremiah Owang’s Post about implementing a social network, i wanted to A. catelogue it someplace i could find it easily, and B. share it all with you!  So here it is. Thanks Jeremiah for your wisdom… Also the (…)

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Personal Branding: Be Authentic and Lead Successfully

by Joe on May 2, 2008

My friends and I had a conversation about being authentic at work based on Jack Welch’s famous advice. We found that being authentic at work enhances your experience while there and makes the entire organization around you better, and also (…)

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