Author Archives: Mimi

Hiring Employees: Assessing Chemistry

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                    Free Agency began Tuesday for the NFL.  That means that players are being traded from and acquired by the 32 teams.  We talked about the three criteria used to assess … Continue reading

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Hiring Employees: Assessing Character

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                  In preparation for the Draft, NFL teams are checking out three criteria: Capabilities, Character, and Chemistry.  Last week, I excerpted some of my book content on Capabilities, and how our hiring … Continue reading

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Hiring Employees: Capabilities, Character, and Chemistry

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                  Well, it’s the NFL offseason for sure.   Ever wish WE had an offseason?  Wouldn’t it be nice to get off the merry-go-round of “playing” and really think about the future … Continue reading

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Getting To Know You

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                  One more lesson from the Super Bowl. . . On Super Bowl Sunday, the two quarterbacks are known as two of the best in the business.  Besides their athletic qualities, both … Continue reading

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Are you ALL IN?

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Valentine’s Day:  a time to celebrate who and what we love. . .  Tim Tebow is among them. Sigh. . .football season is over. . .he’s not in the news any more. . .or is he?  Sports pundits have been … Continue reading

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It’s All About Momentum

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So, we enjoyed my Super Bowl/birthday party at my sister’s house this past Sunday, as usual in my family.  I took notes during the game for this blog post.  My brother kept saying it’s about momentum.  I was thinking during … Continue reading

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Ray-Ray’s Inspiration After the Loss

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                              I am fascinated by Ray Lewis, the 36-year old, 15-year veteran linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens.  He holds many records for achievement on the Defense.  … Continue reading

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This is for Mama Myra

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So the NFL Playoff games last Sunday were not my favorite.  Both teams I was rooting for lost, and the losses were due to mistakes, glaring examples of players not doing their jobs as well as they usually do.  Was … Continue reading

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Action Steps From NFL Playoffs

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                Ahhhh, the NFL Playoffs last weekend delivered as usual:  thrills and chills, dramatic plays, even touching moments.  Three lessons for US in the real work world stand out to me: 1. Turnovers … Continue reading

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Thank Your Little Voice for Sharing!

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                    Since everyone else is talking Tebow, let’s talk about the other game:  the one that inspired me to tell a group of California Women Business Owners (the actual name of … Continue reading

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