I spent my summers growing up on the beaches of Long Island, NY. One of my favorite things to do was to swim out to where the waves were breaking […]
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Lessons From The Apprentice (6.8 – Los Angeles)
The Candidates Kinetic: Muna, Kristine, Derek, Marisa, Angela, Jenn, Heidi, Aimee Arrow: Nicole, Frank, Michelle, James, Carey, Tim, Martin, Aaron, Stefani, Surya Prelude: Surya tells his team that he feels […]
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SEMpdx: My Speaking Debut
Well, it looks like I’m the last one to the party! Both Matt and Rand have posted their reviews of SEMpdx. Me? Well, I like to take a day off […]
The Wrong Way To Trim Your Budget
This is a great story about the “benefits” of bureaucracies. As you’ll read, the problem with adding a lot of additional layers in management is that ultimately the management takes […]
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Imagine A Useful Web…
Casually browsing the web is unfortunately, very much like channel surfing; a kind of digital anesthetic that distracts us from the objective universe. Two features of the web ensure that […]
Four Simple Steps to Developing Leaders In Your Organization
Many business owners and managers don’t fully understand the value in finding, training and developing leaders in their organizations. This is especially true of small businesses. For the most part, […]
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How to Find a Good Leader
Finding good leaders, I mean the really good leaders, is not easy. John Maxwell, in his book Developing the Leaders Around You gives us a few pointers on what to […]
I'll be In Portland… Come Say Hello!
I’ll be leaving this afternoon for Portland, OR for SEMpdx where I’ll be speaking on the Advanced SEO panel. My topic will be Keyword Research and Selection which stems from […]
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Book Review: True North by Bill George
True North: Discover Your Authentic Leadership (J-B Warren Bennis Series) Author: Bill George Hardcover: 288 pages, $18.45 Published: April, 2007 Several months ago I was contacted by a representative of […]
Lessons From The Apprentice (6.7 – Los Angeles)
The Candidates Kinetic: Muna, Kristine, Derek, Marisa, Angela, Jenn, Heidi, Aimee Arrow: Nicole, Frank, Michelle, James, Carey, Tim, Martin, Aaron, Stefani, Surya Prelude: Jenn decides that it’s time for her […]
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The Only Stupid Question Is The One You Don't Ask
The most effective delivery of information is done creatively. I for one would always rather learn something while feeling engaged then read a list of bullet points. Earlier this week […]
Passing The Blame
Taking responsibility and sharing credit is the mark of any true leader. Unfortunately, many people in today’s business environment look for opportunities to build themselves up while tearing others down. […]
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Get a Free Pass to SEMpdx
I’ve got two passes to SEMpdx SearchFest. All you have to do is e-mail me (stoney at polepositionmarketing.com) and tell me that you want one. Please put SEMpdx in the […]
How To Sell That Thing You Sell
The other day I went to a local seminar on “internet marketing”. I honestly didn’t expect a whole lot; it was one of those “how to make money on the […]
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Giving Constructive Criticism Constructively
Last week I read an article that blasted Rand for an article he wrote pointing out the differences between expert and novice SEOs. While I agree with everything written in […]