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Smart Lemming Rundown Podcast: January 25, 2010 (Episode 1)
January 25, 2010 – 3:25 pm | 5 Comments
Smart Lemming Rundown Podcast: January 25, 2010 (Episode 1)
 
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I decided to launch a podcast to share what I’ve learned, and how I’ve used this knowledge in managing my career. This week I discuss three must-read career management books and explain why you should be reading them.

Smart Lemming Diary: Don’t Forget about the Hidden Power Players in your Company
November 9, 2009 – 8:10 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Don’t Forget about the Hidden Power Players in your Company

January 27, 2006
There are times when you’re working so hard and fast that you forget how powerful a particular key stakeholder is in your company.
When you’re in the weeds, raise your head, look around, and …

SmartLemming.com’s Daily Twitter Digest: October 23, 2009
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SmartLemming.com’s Daily Twitter Digest: October 23, 2009

The SmartLemming.com sent out the following tweets, recommending these additional resources from news, articles, and posts on business life, career management, management and leadership, and women in business:

Before you execute your next strategy, review the …

Smart Lemming Diary: Pitching the Need for More Department Resources, Part 2
October 9, 2009 – 12:01 pm | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Pitching the Need for More Department Resources, Part 2

December 26, 2005
Are you following how I performed a Marketing Department Workload Analysis to demonstrate and pitch my need for more marketing resources? What were the findings in my Marketing Department Workload Analysis? What was …

Smart Lemming Diary: First Month as Director of Marketing
July 9, 2009 – 8:11 am | 3 Comments
Smart Lemming Diary: First Month as Director of Marketing

September 1, 2005
August was a fun month. I can’t remember a time when I enjoyed working this much. I’ve loved hitting the ground running, knowing that I could quickly provide sales tools for our direct …

Smart Lemming Diary: Moving Out of My Comfort Zone
July 7, 2009 – 9:56 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Moving Out of My Comfort Zone

August 27, 2005
Lessons Learned on VARs
This week was filled with ups and downs, while we’re waiting for our VAR relationship to become final. This is the first VAR that Tom has negotiated, but his negotiations …

Please Don’t Promote Me: 5 Tips on How to Avoid Career Vertigo
June 25, 2009 – 9:35 am | No Comment
Please Don’t Promote Me: 5 Tips on How to Avoid Career Vertigo

“Please don’t promote me! It’s stressful.” First of all, what?! I always felt like doing cartwheels or something when I was promoted. When I read “Please Don’t Promote Me” by Joseph Weber, I did a …

Smart Lemming Diary: Acquisition Talks and Marketing Deliverables Progress
June 19, 2009 – 7:59 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Acquisition Talks and Marketing Deliverables Progress

August 11, 2005
I opted out of yesterday’s meeting with the potential acquirer of Tom’s company; he was very pleased with the way the meeting went. It was only four weeks ago, when Tom first went …

How to Write a Needs Assessment and 100-Day Plan: Free Templates Available for Download
June 17, 2009 – 9:24 am | 4 Comments
How to Write a Needs Assessment and 100-Day Plan: Free Templates Available for Download

We often hear of 90-day plans, but how do you create one? How do you identify the priorities for a 90-day plan?
I’ve successfully used this tool over the past eight years. It was one of …

5 Questions to Ask to Understand Your Job’s Requirements
June 16, 2009 – 8:57 am | 2 Comments
5 Questions to Ask to Understand Your Job’s Requirements

When is the best time to understand your new job’s priorities? Did the hiring manager describe the job requirements to you during your interview? If not, did you ask in subsequent meetings after the first …

Smart Lemming Diary: It’s all about Goals & Objectives
June 16, 2009 – 8:05 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: It’s all about Goals & Objectives

August 6, 2005
Yesterday, Amanda made a comment alluding to her absence of goals from Tom. She quickly softened the comment with a follow-up statement, but it was clear that she felt she didn’t have something …

Smart Lemming Diary: Day 3 - BBQ, Sales Tools, and Keys to Success
June 11, 2009 – 7:55 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Day 3 - BBQ, Sales Tools, and Keys to Success

August 3, 2005
On day 3 of my new job as Director of Marketing, I discover several things: small company culture is trusting of strangers, a key to success for my position, and patience is required …

Smart Lemming Diary: First Day of Work as Director
June 9, 2009 – 7:56 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: First Day of Work as Director

August 1, 2005
Today was my first day of work as Director of Marketing. It’s hard to believe that I wasn’t even looking for a job, when this one cross my path in early June. How …

Smart Lemming Diary: Action Items for VAR and 45-Day Plan
June 5, 2009 – 1:00 am | No Comment
Smart Lemming Diary: Action Items for VAR and 45-Day Plan

July 12, 2005
My call with Tom wasn’t as productive, as I would have liked it. I can’t start working for him until next Monday, since I have two deliverables this week for the new Web …

The First 100 days: 5 Tips for Taking the Reins at Top Speed
June 1, 2009 – 11:00 am | No Comment
The First 100 days: 5 Tips for Taking the Reins at Top Speed

You only have 100 days. When you first take office, your first 100 days sets your agenda, makes an impression, and sets expectations on your future contributions to your new employer. Similar to whether it’s …