There was a time many years ago when, more than anything, I wanted a job that would give me “most evenings and weekends off.” That would be my perfect job! At the time I was reaping the rewards of some horrible choices I had made early in my life. I was working multiple jobs. All hours. Hardly…
Originally published April 2012 – right on this one too. After a bit of a hiatus, 4-times-in-a-row “best dramatic series” winner Mad Men has returned to AMC. Within five episodes this show has put nearly every other dramatic series to shame with its seemingly boundless creativity and enormous entertainment value. Adult themes, unpredictable plot twists,…
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]I don’t know about anyone else, but for me, I am always doing a “how I am doing on my life journey” type of gut-check. Not sure this is a good thing either. To…
Movie buffs know Jon Favreau. His answering machine antics in Swingers (1996) are one of THE most memorable movie scenes of all time. He also wrote that movie. Since then, he’s become a recognizable face to most casual moviegoers appearing in dozens of primarily non-staring roles. Arguably his most tremendous success has come from behind…
AMC’s watershed, Mad Men, winner of multiple “best dramatic series” Emmys, is about to enter its last season(s). Mad Men will follow the precedent set by the sister show Breaking Bad, stretching the limits of the word “final” by splitting the last set of 20 episodes across two years. This series has been so good,…
The traditional sales “hunter” is in trouble. That “large Rolodex” is about as dated as hiring a well-connected veteran rep to lead the new business charge. Most b2b purchasing decisions today are made by committee – not by that one key contact. Plus, more tactically, decision makers (and the public) don’t pick up their phones…