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The Gift of Being
Real (listen to this excerpt from the
classic tale "Velveteen Rabbit", narrated by my friend Anne Hossack)
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Lead - Inspire - Change the
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Volume 5 Issue 1 - January 2009
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Where's Lorraine? |
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Upcoming Speaking Engagements:
"Making a Comeback - The Comeback Parent"
California Council of Parent Participating Nursery Schools -
60th Annual Convention
Sheraton Grand Hotel - Sacramento
March 13, 2009
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Lorraine's True Script |
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Dear Lorraine,
A recession is like the uphill stages of a marathon race -
it's the hardest part and where the lead changes hands. Where
are you in your race for success?
This month I'm sharing hints and ideas on how to manage
successfully during a recession, what to do about your online
image, and boomer perspectives from the new White House
administration.
Now - - - please feel free to forward this newsletter to your
family and friends - - Bloom On and I'll
"see" you in the New Year!
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reinventing YOU |
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Managing effectively during a
recession
A recession is like the uphill stages of a marathon race -
it's the hardest part and where the lead changes hands. 
According to Fortune Magazine, "When this recession ends, when
the road levels off and the world seems full of promise once
more, your position in the competitive pack will depend on how
skillfully you manage right now."
You could say this is where true grit is needed most in
viewing challenging times as times of opportunity. Businesses
around the nation are finding themselves going against their
natural instincts in order to weather this storm towards a
positive outcome.
Click here to read the entire story in Fortune Magazine.
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get real tips |
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Think before you post!
Today your online reputation is as important as your
reputation in "real" life.
More and more people are looking to the internet for
information on prospective employers, employees,
colleagues, business partners, etc. Additionally, if your
customer base consists of early adopters, social
networking can be an effective strategy for interacting
with existing customers and developing new customers. One
social network technology becoming a popular forum for
exchanging ideas, opinions, and criticism is the blog.
The more relevant your online content (posts) is, the more
credibility you will build with your audience. If you're
exploring the world of blogging, some of the best advice
I've heard on the topic comes from well-known entrepreneur
Guy Kawasaki. He says you only need to do one thing and
that is, "write good shitake". As for me, when it comes
to your business I would add one more thing - - "keep it
clean!"
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boomer 4-1-1 |
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Bye bye Boomers?
From the Associated Press (AP):
"To a number of social analysts, historians, bloggers and
ordinary Americans, Jan. 20 will symbolize the passing of
an entire generation: the baby boomer years.
Generational change. A passing of the torch. The terms
have been thrown around with frequency as the moment nears
for Obama to take the oath of office. And yet the
reference is not to Obama's relatively young age - at 47,
he's only tied for fifth place on the youngest presidents
list with Grover Cleveland."
Read the whole story here. . .
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from jet set to desk set - then . . . and now! |
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and running!
I totally get the concept of today's recession being the
uphill section of the last few miles in a marathon race -
- this is where I'm at my best. That last surge, the
"where does it all come from" place in your gut, the will
to get through.
But, I'm not interested in beating the system, the
economics, or the competition. Rather, I'm doing my best
to work with the system in identifying
the next place I'm supposed to be with my purpose. The
thrill for me is in taking the risk to innovate by
continuing to put myself "out there". Besides, I've
always been at my best when off the beaten path - it's
where you meet the most interesting people.
Off and running!
Best/Lorraine
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winston's career-wise advice |
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That last one-degree of effort
it takes to go from good to great can be the most difficult
yet most rewarding part of the entire process.
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As a woman who lives to help others succeed, it is my pleasure to
lead a coaching and consulting practice focused on business
advancement and career transition. Servicing people who are
planning their next career step, I am living my passion to help
you live yours!
Lorraine Rinker, Principal Careerist
Rinker & Associates
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