From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
September 13, 2009 at 9:36 am
Think David and Goliath. As little scientific evidence as there is to prove that this episode really took place, one thing is true: small can be powerful. That’s because ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
September 8, 2009 at 6:15 am
Just like mediocrity comes in all sizes, greatness has no size. (and it’s not because I’m 5’4”)
The driving force behind achieving greatness at work is not size, it’s ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
September 2, 2009 at 7:21 am
(Disclosure: This post is not a feminist manifesto)
Recently I received an email from one of my readers who will remain anonymous - except I will let you know that it’s ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
August 25, 2009 at 2:00 am
18 to 30 year olds, take note - and then action.
Brazen Careerist (BC) has evolved to position itself as the #1 site for career management among Generation Y…you know who ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
August 23, 2009 at 1:24 pm
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Truth be known, on this blog I’ve been neglecting one of my main career traits - that is that I am a serial entrepreneur.
The fact is that I am an entrepreneur before ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
August 17, 2009 at 10:17 am
Have you ever tried driving a car looking only through the rear-view mirror? Doubtful if you have any sense of self-preservation, right?
Then why do some insist on holding ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
August 16, 2009 at 9:48 am
It’s well-known that companies - public and private, for profit, nonprofits and not-just-for profits - all go to great lengths to put together a panel of advisors. Although ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
August 7, 2009 at 1:19 pm
(This post is part of a pact I made. Click here for the full story.)
Meet Cindy. As you read this post, keep in mind that as I wrote it, I flipped back and forth through ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
August 2, 2009 at 8:25 pm
At the risk of covering a topic that has been done to death, I feel compelled to share with you a few of the lessons I gained after spending the past week interviewing candidates ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
July 28, 2009 at 7:02 am
Right now, do me a favor. If you’re left-handed, pick up a pen with your right hand and write your name. If you’re right-handed, use your left hand to write your ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
July 25, 2009 at 9:27 am
(or Please hold, your call is important to us)
Patience, I’ve heard some say is a science.
I say that’s the case only if you make the most out of your waiting-time.
Putting ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
July 20, 2009 at 7:03 am
Today, to celebrate my blog’s first anniversary, I’m writing my 100th post. It’s about my 13th job.
That I’m up to job 13 means that I continue to ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
July 14, 2009 at 6:09 am
(This post is part of a pact I made. Click here for the full story.)
Meet Rebecca. Google her name and you will quickly learn that she’s a fellow strategic job hopper. ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
July 10, 2009 at 6:43 am
On and off, I’ve been playing tennis for more than 15 years. And today was my second day back on the court after not playing for more than 6 months. For the tennis aficionados ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
July 5, 2009 at 3:23 pm
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that the word balance gets thrown around like confetti by employers, career coaches and self-improvement gurus.
Even so, is balance ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
June 29, 2009 at 9:54 pm
(This post is part of a pact I made. Click here for the full story.)
Meet JC. Hearing him tell me about his career path left a sizeable smile on my face. It could be because ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
June 28, 2009 at 6:07 pm
(Or Bold is beautiful)
It feels like long-nails sliding down a blackboard when I think about how some people go out of their way – way out – in order to not disturb others. ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
June 21, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Meet Henry*.
A man with a mind that’s sharp as a diamond and the endurance of a tri-athlete. If you ever meet him face-to-face, you’ll notice that he speaks at a million ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
June 21, 2009 at 3:48 pm
(This post is part of a pact I made. Click here for the full story.)
Meet Henry*.
A man with a mind that’s sharp ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
June 13, 2009 at 10:52 pm
Drop: Problems - they will squash you.
Keep: Challenges - you will rise to meet them.
Drop: Excuses - they will drag you down.
Keep: Reasons - they will energize you.
Drop: ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
June 7, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Unthinkable force is generated when your work is in line with your life`s purpose.
It`s the difference between driving with snow chains during a storm, or leaving them in your ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
May 30, 2009 at 3:48 pm
Have you noticed how there are certain emotions that you continue to expereince during your day-to-day at work? Like for example, every time you hear the phone ring first thing ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
May 23, 2009 at 12:19 am
(This post is part of a pact I made. Click here for the full story.)
To fully experience Denise, open another window to play the breath song while you read this post.
Powered ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
May 16, 2009 at 6:22 pm
(Or the birth of brand YOU)
A few months ago Dan Schawbel (personal branding guru and author of Me 2.0) asked me if I wanted to contribute to his e-mag: Personal Branding. ... (
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From Silvana Avinami: The Blog
May 12, 2009 at 11:04 am
Don’t get too attached…” said a sales manager to me once in reference to a sales rep she thought would not be around for much longer.
Her words continue to echo in ... (
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