Category Archives: Careers

Dealing with uncertainty

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Jay Morris

In these economic times, you can’t really escape uncertainty. Even Warren Buffett, I would guess, lies awake some nights wondering if he invested in the right companies. We try our hardest to insulate ourselves from the shocks and vicissitudes of … Continue reading →

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It makes no sense to have a plan if you don’t review it

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Jay Morris

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the importance of having a written plan—whether that’s a business, financial or life plan—and the value of writing things down vs. just having them bounce around in your head. I noted there is … Continue reading →

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The value of a written plan

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Jay Morris

It’s been said that we spend more time planning vacations and weddings than we do our careers, finances or business. Not only are we poor planners (and I’m the worst), but we never seem to commit to paper the plans … Continue reading →

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8 things you absolutely have to do to make it as an indie

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Jay Morris

Seven months into my new life as an independent public relations practitioner, and I am still learning every day. But even a slow learner like me can see that these eight things make all the difference in the world. I’m … Continue reading →

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I’m no Alton Brown, or 7 lessons learned from (not) cooking

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Jay Morris

Sure, I’ve been known to watch the Food Network, but that doesn’t mean I’m a foodie. And while it’s true I once worked for the National Restaurant Association, I’m far from a restaurant critic. The fact is, my taste in … Continue reading →

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Making our way around the Internet

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Jay Morris

We bloggers often direct our readers to the work of others. In fact, that is the whole point of blogging—to share with each other and create online conversations. I love it when another blogger gets me curious enough about someone … Continue reading →

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Avoid these 10 pitfalls when having ‘difficult talks’

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jay Morris

Having what executive coach Alan Cohen calls a “difficult talk” with an employee, business partner or client isn’t easy. I would say for most people, it ranks up there with having a root canal or scheduling a colonoscopy. Cohen spoke … Continue reading →

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The ‘quiet’ storm: unleashing the power of introverts

Posted on March 1, 2012 by Jay Morris

By now, you’ve probably heard about Susan Cain’s new book, “Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking.” Time magazine did a cover story and most major publications have followed suit with reviews or features about the … Continue reading →

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‘Catch-up’ Thursday: eParachute and entrepreneurship

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Jay Morris

Last November, when I posted on the remarkable longevity of Dick Bolles’ What Color is Your Parachute, I noted that a new electronic version of the book was being readied called eParachute. That website is now live (sort of), and … Continue reading →

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