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How to help Oregon founders, why entrepreneurship is important for Oregon, and an update from Oregon Entrepreneurs Network.
Real iDeal Radio Bonus Episode: Genealogy and The Historical Context of Robert Griner, Plus The Landmark Copyright Case of 1971.
What can we learn about ourselves by researching our family history? Communications manager, historian and musician, Robert Griner, explains how a label from a bottle of Irish Creme liquor sent him on a journey to discover his family history. Robert explains how genealogical research has become quite easy in recent years and how doing this kind…
Real iDeal Radio Podcast S1E8: Mastering the Art of the Introduction, Tactical Interview Phrases, The Feedback Sandwich
Is the personal introduction a lost art? One important lesson I learned from my grandmother is to be inclusive of others. Over the years, I’ve noticed an opportunity for us to be more inclusive of other people. How? By introducing them to each other. In episode #8 I point you to a favorite short film…
Real iDeal Radio Podcast S1E7: Chris Cornell Tribute and The Day the 80’s Stood Still
The world lost a rare and amazing talent on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. An elder statesman of rock with an iconic and unmistakable voice, Chris Cornell emerged from the Seattle grunge scene and was becoming one of those timeless artists that spanned generations. I’m pretty sure I was in shock this whole episode having just…
Real iDeal Radio Podcast S1E6: Cover Letters, Baracuta G9 Harrington, Buddha Bar, Don’t You Forget About Gen-X
We’re up to episode 6! This episode goes from healthy breakfast, to iconic apparel, to cover letters and more. I introduce you to one of my favorite bands, Bran Van 3000, and an amazing series of music compilations from a Parisian restaurant called Buddha Bar. Listen through to the end to hear a special message…
Real iDeal Radio Podcast S1E4: SalesFirst Recruiting Co-Founder Adam Morris
Hear my chat with Co-founder of Oregon’s SalesFirst Recruiting, Adam Morris, as he shares how being stranded at a bus stop led to founding and running a successful business. Adam delivers a plethora of do’s and don’ts, stories, and quotes. He also offers a killer interview tip, a few key book recommendations for entrepreneurs, and…
Real iDeal Radio Podcast E1S2: Interview with Josh Rein, Travel Tips
Topics: 10 Tricks to Influence People How to Write a Better College Paper Travel Tips Interview with Digital Media Professional Josh Rein Book Recommendation: The Four Agreements Music Don’t You Know by Kungs Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor Let Me See by Morcheeba Let Down by Another Cynthia Encendedor by Plastilina Mosh Trace Of…
Better Interview Phrasing: Three Things I Learned From My Career Coach, Part #3
When I read articles about how to nail a job interview, I often see good tips like “display confidence”, “enunciate your answers”, and “frame your answers in a way that relates your skills to the job”. I was able to use many such tips during my job search earlier this year, but the tips that…
Write Your Own Positioning Statement: Three Things I Learned From My Career Coach #2
This is a job you’ve wanted for a while. It’s perfect for you; a natural step up in your career with more responsibility, better pay, and an opportunity to make a difference. You’re finally met by the interviewer who seems friendly and personable. She leads you to a small office to begin the interview. After…
Write a Better Cover Letter: Three Things I Learned From My Career Coach, Part #1
This job is perfect for you. Your customized resumé is ready to go and you’re about to submit your application. Then you see it. “Resumés without cover letters will not be considered.” Oh yeah. The cover letter. 🙄 Decision time. Do you search for another opportunity that doesn’t require a cover letter? Or, do you develop…
How I Beat Burnout Like a Drum
Once upon a time, burnout got the best of me. Why? I got comfortable. Too comfortable. I enjoyed what I was doing so much, coaching new employees, building relationships, managing my team, that I forgot about something important…the big picture. I was good at my job and my team was performing well, but somehow I…
5 Digital Tools for the Empowered Job Seeker
We live in the hyperlink era, and a good understanding of the latest and most effective digital tools can aid you in your job search and set you apart from other online job-seeking candidates. How many other candidates? A lot. In fact, according a recent study by the Pew Research Center, the number of Americans researching jobs…
My Top 3 Mistakes as a People Manager
My 11 year journey as a people manager was an amazing experience. Hired at 22 fresh out of college, I all but grew up in a successful organization where I could grow, learn and lead. While I’m so grateful for the relationships I’ve built and the experiences I’ve had, that time was littered with mistakes…
Give Them a Chance
I spent the summer of 1987 doing what most 10 year old kids did in the small town of Myrtle Creek, Oregon back in the ’80s…I waded through lakes picking crawdads with my buddies, rode bicycles in groups and wore my thumbs out playing my brand new Nintendo Entertainment System. My friends and I fit…
“I Was Just Joking” – Sarcasm in the Workplace
We’ve all been there. Someone remarks and you can’t tell if they’re joking or not. We may study their face for a tell, take their comment at face value, or we may even ask, “are you joking?” Sometimes, it’s hard to tell if someone is being sarcastic, snarky, or sincere. We all love a good…