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Re: Love the One You’re With

mvndrvrt — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:59:48 -0000

Hey Karla - good post outlining an extreme example of a situation that probably exists in some form inside every workplace in America (if not the globe) You outlined the best strategy that I am aware to fix it - coaching, performance expectations - the velvet glove. Unfortunately, this is often just a band-aid for disgruntled tension. At the end of the day, no matter where you work or how valuable you may be, if your workplace is like this one, you are living an effed up life 24/7. You are in the wrong situation.

File your papers and get the hell out. Life is too short not to be valued at work and to be spending so much time in a barely tolerable situation.

Re: In The Wide Open Web Everyone’s Watching

mvndrvrt — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:49:03 -0000

nice post and observations. Customer Service is all about perception. I thought this was somewhat unreasonably instigated though.

Re: Hello world!

BenSpark — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:04:08 -0000

That is easy, here are some instructions that will help you become a member of my crew. Just head to http://www.benspark.com/socialspark-saturdays.h... get started and make sure you read the rest of the SocialSpark Saturdays blog posts.

Re: SocialTalk Tuesdays Experts Request | SocialTalk

womenpartner — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:43:04 -0000

Thanks Michael! It's a pleasure to be working with you on SocialTalk.

Re: SocialTalk Tuesdays Experts Request | SocialTalk

mvndrvrt — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:28:25 -0000

Looking forward to being a part of WomenPartner International!

Re: Hello world!

BenSpark — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:11:03 -0000

I was just updating the post with the link to the tutorial. Here you go. http://www.benspark.com/wp-content/uploads/2009...

Re: Hello world!

mvndrvrt — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 21:09:50 -0000

How do you get to be a part of the crew?

Re: More Thoughts on "Does My Employer Own My LinkedIn Profile?"

Michael VanDervort — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 13:45:38 -0000

Hey NEal, Thanks for pointing folks to the blog post. I appreciate the comments. Your new post is great in that it provides additional insights. I'll have to ponder those before I comment further.

It is truly a small world. Lonnie Gulden and I met via LinkedIn working on a project for my wife that never really came together.

And Steven Burda and LinkedIn are going to a be a blog post topic on Human Race Horses some time later this week!

Re: Win Copies of Dan Schawbel’s “Me 2.0″ Book

Michael VanDervort — Wed, 13 May 2009 13:50:03 -0000

I don't want to win the free book. I want to get a review copy to write about and give away on my blog!

Michael VanDervort's last blog post..What are the Odds?

Re: Welcome to Black January: Microsoft, Intel, IBM and others lay off tons

Michael VanDervort — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:21:29 -0000

It will be difficult to intiate 1 million start-up tech business with the current aversion to risk. I believe if things could be stabilized a little, you would start to see money from smaller investors who want need to get better gains than they can from traditional markets.

We need to see innovation applied to the financing arm of tech which is just as creative as the tedch itself. Maybe investor pools/funds managed by reputable firms...difficult to find..but out there somewhere.

I'd put some moey behind a lot of companies if i thought i could get better returns.

Also, the new government is going to support labor law reform, but they don;t prefer larger companies over small, they will be passing legislation that will make it easier for a union to organize any company or employer, including small tech stuart-ups.

Re: Building your twitter network

Michael VanDervort — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 18:16:33 -0000

I blog about business and human resources issues, and speak on the same topics.

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

mvndrvrt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:04:20 -0000

Basic resume tips here http://bestpracticeexchange.blogspot.com/2008/1...

Re: If you are laid off, here’s how to socially network

mvndrvrt — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:02:39 -0000

People can always check out dead pages with the "wayback machine" if they really want to.

Re: When Pirates Board a New Ship

Michael VanDervort — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 14:11:04 -0000

Chris,

If you want all the pirates you can handle, you should check out Gasparilla in Tampa. The festival starts January 24. http://www.gasparillapiratefest.com/

Re: HR Comunication Lesson: Don’t Be Predictable

frankroche — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:05:04 -0000

LOL...gargle the Chunky...that's even better!

Re: HR Comunication Lesson: Don’t Be Predictable

mvndrvrt — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 09:18:16 -0000

Great image, Frank. Usually when I gargle peanut butter, I choose the "Chunky" brand!

Re: Building your twitter network

Michael VanDervort — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:42:14 -0000

How did you get the field for entering the twitter names into your comment field (if you are willing to share)?

twitter: mvndrvrt

Re: Tech news in real time

Michael VanDervort — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 14:46:48 -0000

@scobelizer

Robert,

Could you do a blog post giving the top 10 ways you parse your information flow, and which tools you use? Not everyone is as capable of sorting the flow of noise/information that you enjoy so much. I like the noise, although I am more swimming up a creek than the Niagra you are using. It would be interesting to read some of the techniques you use.

Michael

Re: Sponsored: Sears, Christmas And Granting Wishes

Michael VanDervort — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:39:03 -0000

I'd like package #1 :)

Re: Building your twitter network

Michael VanDervort — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 14:06:06 -0000

Great idea! Thanks for sharing these networking tips!

Re: 10 Tenets for The New HR

frankroche — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:43:10 -0000

Thanks, Michael. That means a lot and I appreciate it. I'm expanding the ideas a little bit...have been writing for a few days now. It's been fun.

Re: 10 Tenets for The New HR

Michael VanDervort — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:44:34 -0000

Dude, your 10 point plan rocks, even beyond the 70's

Re: I Have Become A Player In The Blogosphere!

Michael VanDervort — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 12:57:20 -0000

Zale,

I am glad to have helped you enter the upper echelons of the blogosphere! I enjoy your blog and the training and advice you offer regarding using LinkedIn as a business tool. Keep up the good work!

Re: I’m following you!

Michael VanDervort — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 10:15:01 -0000

It's agreat idea, Jim. I wish I could get this kind of commentary running on my blog!

Thanks for showing some useful information!

Re: I’m following you!

Michael VanDervort — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 07:09:14 -0000

Hello Jim

Great blog. Great idea!

I blog about human resources related topics for business rather than marketing. A niche where I am guaranteed never to make a living as a blogger!

Google is important as a supporter of many of these types of initiatives and for providing a superb research tool. They cn't help it that they also want to rule the world!

Michael VanDervort