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I have enjoyed a dynamic operations management career leading international organizations through start-up, accelerated growth, acquisition, change and revitalization. After 10 years in the restaurant business followed by 12 years in the corporate world, I

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Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Careers: How not to burn bridges when you leave your job: 1 of 19
Whether you've worked for your employer for a few months or for several years, chances are that you've built some relationships, expertise and a reputation. Now you've decided to leave for greener pastures or you have been asked to leave. Either way, despite your feelings about your imminent departure, it is important to pres... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead How to get that promotion: 1 of 16
As a director at a Fortune 500 company with 10+ years of management experience, I have promoted quite a few people over the course of my career. The most important factors that I have considered in my decision-making process are the following:(1) ATTITUDE: I look for a candidate who is positive about their current role, the t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism Careers: Handling the revolving door above you: 1 of 8
If you've worked for any one company for very long, chances are that you've been exposed to the revolving door above you. Change at the top could be evidence of growth in the organization (your boss has been promoted), or it could be a sign of serious trouble (you're on your fourth supervisor this year, and it's not even East... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars Negotiating tips for buying a new car: 2 of 15
When buying a new car, as in any negotiation, "Knowledge is power". In order to successfully negotiate a great deal on your new car, let me share with you the key pieces of information to arm yourself with before you walk into the dealership, where to find that information and how to use it to your advantage:(1) KNOW WHAT YOU... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management How our jobs sometimes rob us of our lifestyles: 4 of 28
It happens slowly, with quiet stealth and careful deliberation, like the perfect jewelry heist. Only the theft of our lifestyle is one in which we are complicit if only unwittingly. After all, we have eagerly invited the burglar into our lives and played the gracious host, offering our time and our energy with the generosity ... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources Travel website reviews: Priceline.com: 1 of 7
Priceline.com, which also operates Travelweb.com, Lowestfare.com, RentalCars.com and Priceline.co.uk, is one of the leading online travel providers for deal-seeking leisure travelers. Offering a complete range of travel services including pricing, availability and reservations for flights, accommodations, car rentals, cruises... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources Travel website reviews: CheapTickets.com: 1 of 6
Cheaptickets.com is another of Travelport's successful brands (they also operate Orbitz.com) providing discounted leisure travel products to online buyers. Although Cheaptickets.com started out selling discounted airline tickets back in 1986, the site has expanded to include discounted accommodations, rental cars, cruises, va... More..
Travel > Travel Services & Resources Travel website reviews: Travelocity.com: 1 of 6
Don't be deceived by Travelocity's dim-witted Roaming Gnome - this company is no lightweight! With the recent acquisition of LastMinute.com, Travelocity.com has become one of the biggest contenders in the online travel market with $10.1 billion in gross global travel bookings in 2006. Travelocity.com provides users with compr... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Careers: How being an interim boss can broaden skills: 2 of 10
I remember the day that I became an interim boss at a large business-to-business reseller like it was yesterday I was managing several small departments when my boss, the V.P. and Managing Director had a heart attack. One minute I was in a meeting, the next minute I was in charge. While he was at the hospital undergoing surge... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice What to know about traveling in Canada: 1 of 5
Located to the north of the United States (which is its only land border) and covering almost ten million square kilometers, Canada is the second largest country in the world. It is divided into ten provinces and three territories that cover a diverse geography and picturesque landscape. From the quaint coastal villages and w... More..