When I started this blog over two years ago, there was actually a pool about whether or not I’d be able to keep it up through the end of grad school. I had started the site to help myself air out different business-related theories and concepts, and most people thought I’d burn out before too long. There were times I’ve wanted to quit, I’ll admit, but I never succumbed to that desire. [Read more...]
Sep
16
The 10 Commandments of Customer Service
This week’s ten commandments strikes a little closer to business operations than marketing strategy. All the same, your organization’s internal operations practices are just as important to your brand as the marketing department’s long-term strategy. Don’t believe me? Ask a firm that’s violated one of these rules: [Read more...]
Sep
14
Driver’s License
I originally got my driver’s license on my 18th birthday. At the time, I was required to bring in proof of my SSN, proof that I was a US citizen (my birth certificate), and proof of my identity and date of birth (once again, my birth certificate). For all of the documentation I had to supply to get my license in the first place, it makes sense that this is now the most widely used form of ID by agencies such as Homeland Security for identifying people (think back to the last time you got on an airplane). [Read more...]
Sep
11
Backpacking
I once read a very good book that introduced some groundbreaking operations management techniques. Ironically, the author claimed to have stumbled upon the philosophies while hiking with a group of Boy Scouts. He observed behaviors among the group and easily transferred his learnings to the workplace. [Read more...]
Sep
09
The 10 Commandments of Blogging
Just like every Wednesday before this, today brings yet another list of rules for the marketing world. Although this week, we’re more on the topic of self-marketing (specifically self-branding). Here are 10 simple rules to follow to use blogging effectively in your business, career, and even job search. [Read more...]
Sep
04
This week in sports
Last night was the season opening game for the UO Ducks – my alma mater and hand’s down favorite sports team. I’ve been waiting for the season opening game all week and made sure I was prepared for it. I wore my duck gear to work, grilled brauts, and moved my schedule around so nothing would interfere with kickoff (I even turned my cell phone off!) [Read more...]
