One of the talks that I deliver is titled “The Silly Putty School of Leadership”. This had it’s birth in a summary that I sometimes do for the session of the Dale Carnegie Course on building flexibility. The flexibility drills in our course are challenging. These drills are designed to pull individuals out of their…
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Pharm jobs lost, but industry still strong
Unfortunately, it’s bad news for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries in New Jersey — nearly 5,000 jobs were lost last year. But the good news is that didn’t affect the industry’s impact on the state economy. In fact, record levels were reached — $29.2 billion, according to a Star-Ledger story, even though two makers…
New electronics recycling law takes effect Jan. 1
If you use a computer, this will be of interest to you — starting with the new year, old electronics in New Jersey won’t be heading to the landfill anymore. Instead, a new law mandates that they be recycled. Philly.com reports that the state law bans sending the equipment to landfills, similar to laws in…
Holiday shopping: Have a plan or wing it?
Do you research your holiday gift list, or do you go to the store and buy whatever looks good? Black Friday is in two days, and holiday spending is expected to pick up from last year. Apparently, people are getting smarter about how they plan out their gift lists. Good finds include things being sold…