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Fri, October 23, 2009 - 9:42:46

In a Tough Job Market the Small Stuff Counts

With unemployment continuing to rise throughout the nation, many out-of-work Americans are discovering that today’s job market is more competitive than ever.  And, as an article in Wednesday’s New York Times points out, with so many people vying for fewer positions, employers are being overwhelmed by hundreds, if not thousands, of applications for a single opening.  So, when faced with such a wide applicant pool, hiring managers are finding that the only way to weed out so many impressive candidates isn’t to look at the big picture; it’s to sweat the small stuff.  And to make sure you get ahead in this difficult climate, you should too.

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Fri, October 16, 2009 - 4:16:29

Small Repairs Could Save the Planet

There are few problems in the world that are greater, or seem more imposing, than the threat of global warming on our environment.  Scientific research, newspapers, and even films like Al Gore’s award-winning documentary An Inconvenient Truth, have all shown us the grave danger climate change poses, but such an enormous problem could only call for one giant fix, right?  Well, according to an article in yesterday’s New York Times, it appears that making just one small change can have a significant impact.

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Fri, October 16, 2009 - 9:51:27

Think before you Tweet

As the authors of THE POWER OF SMALL: Why Little Things Make All the Difference, we firmly believe that even our smallest actions can have outsize impact on our lives, both professionally and personally.  Whether it’s a kind gesture to a stranger on the street or an unintentional roll of the eyes at a loved one, the little things we do, one by one, can determine the path our lives take.  And sometimes the smallest missteps can spell disaster… even something as tiny as a “tweet.”

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Thu, October 15, 2009 - 9:41:47

Trust your Intuition: Sweating the Small Stuff Solves the Jaycee Lee Dugard Mystery

With the release of Jaycee Lee Dugard’s photograph on People Magazine yesterday, our attention turns once again to the miraculous discovery of the missing girl, who abducted at age eleven, had been missing for 18 years.  Although her accused kidnapper, Phillip Garrido, had been visited at home by law enforcement on multiple occasions, Dugard remained hidden just a few feet away for nearly two decades.  And if not for a chance encounter with two local police officers who sweated the small stuff and trusted their instincts, the case that has captured the attention of the nation may never have been cracked wide open.

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Fri, October 09, 2009 - 9:13:31

Changing the World, One Bowl at a Time: Ben Ali of Ben’s Chili Bowl Dies at 82

Walk down U street in Washington DC and while many things have changed, you’ll find one familiar place that’s been a mainstay in the dynamic community for over 50 years.  A place that has witnessed cultural revolutions, demographic shifts, crime waves and times of peace; one that has served as host to dignitaries, civil rights leaders, jazz legends, and everyday folks, and one that for five decades people have come to to set aside their differences over one simple thing: a bowl of chili.

Image courtesy of Washington City Paper

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