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Worker morale gets beat down- CNN Money

Even though you may still have a job, do you feel less motivated and more discouraged? I was recently interviewed by CNN on how people react now that they are more stressed and less engaged.

Here is a link to the article: CNN article

Seminar Sept 9: How to Build A Powerful Online Presence to Advance Your Career

Is your online presence in dire need of a makeover? Do you even have an online presence?

Marc A. Wolfe and Lisa B. Marshall will be leading an amazing conference at the New York Academy of Sciences on Wednesday, September 9th! The seminar will teach you how to attract opportunities that align with your skills and passions by establishing a powerful online presence. If you’re in the NYC area, you can register to attend through the New York Academy of Sciences website. You will also receive a copy of the audio file from the event shortly after.

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Tips for using voicemail more effectively

We leave voicemail for others all the time. Are they effective?

Listen to this podcast on leaving better voicemail, plus there is a bonus where Lisa B. Marshall interviews me for some tips and tools.

Listen to the interview here

Listen to the podcast here

My other life as technical guy

See, I live dual lives. One is CEO of a company that solves technical issues (Macs, servers, Adobe apps, etc) for creative people. The other life is a guy who listens to people’s non technical issues (career, passion, direction) and helps them create their own fix. Sometimes I get press on either the tech side or the non tech side. It is all about seeking a balance so you can do both-Passion & Career.

So my life is a real world example of how both can exist peacefully as long as you have a clear passion for one of them. It wasn’t easy and I didn’t do it alone. I listened, worked with someone who provided direction. Solidified my faith and knew it wasn’t all about me. But I had the desire to address that missing piece that allowed me to fulfill my purpose.

Are you targeted in on your purpose? Do you have a plan to have a career and a passion and do both? Tell me how you make it work or if you think it is possible.

Here is a link to press article
Tips for digital
Link to the computer company
ProActive, Inc

by Marc A. Wolfe

Are you using positive language?

My ideas about using positive language was the inspiration for a podcast. Here Lisa B. Marshall gives tips about not using words like “sure, why not and whatever” and using Yes instead.

Here is a quick summary with a link to the podcast and full transcript-
Enjoy,
Marc A. Wolfe

This is The Public Speaker: Quick and Dirty Tips for Improving Your Communication Skills, with your host, Lisa B. Marshall.

What You Don’t “No” Can’t Hurt You

I’ve always considered myself a glass half full type of person. You know, Ms. Positive, with my glass half full of my favorite wine. But someone recently suggested that I was a negative Nancy. He pointed out that at times, my language was negative. I thought, “What? That’s not true.”

I demanded examples. He pointed out that instead of saying “yes” I sometimes use substitute words such as “sure,” “OK,” and “yeah.”

And I thought, “Yeah, OK, so what”?

“Yes” And “Sure” Are Not the Same

He argued that those words (sure, all right, OK, and yeah) really aren’t the same as “yes.” He said, “Lisa, when you say ‘yes’ it’s crystal clear that you mean yes, but when you say ‘sure’, or ‘OK’ or ‘yeah’ it’s like you are reluctantly agreeing. It’s even worse when you say ‘whatever’.”

I had to admit, he had a point. After listening more carefully to my word choice, I realized there is a slight, but perceptible difference. Especially when you add in a negative tone of voice, there can be a BIG difference. (continued- follow link below)

Positive Language Podcast

Need a new job? Or are you where you should be?

Turning off

“Downtime is not turning off” I tell myself. I have downtime after work, in between errands, when I make an effort. But my downtime is downtime, and I’m not “off.”

I was recently discussing this with a longtime friend; we both have very creative sides, and we were remarking that we have “downtime,” we don’t necessarily turn “off.” We don’t let quiet in. (There’s always something to do!) When we are relaxing, we are often occupied by books, movies, other friends. Why turn off? Why not? When do you ever?

Enough said. Today, I leave you not with a question, but a challenge: 5 minutes, turn off. See what happens.

By Anastasia Wasko

Forward Motion: How to keep up and achieve your goals in the nonstop world.

Marc A. Wolfe will be the speaker at a well attended networking group on Wed, May 27 in Morristown, NJ
It is free to come to the event, all you need to do is RSVP on the website.
The past attendees have been from varied business sectors including film directors, authors, designers to bank executives and lawyers.
There are limited spots so RSVP before there is a waiting list.

http://www.meetup.com/morrisbusinessnetworking/

Are you happy yet?

How long do you stay happy? What makes it go away or was it just your attitude toward it?How long does the value of a major success last in your life? Is it all about being happy? Are you ever really happy?

Lots of questions yet there are some big thinkers who challenge your perception of happy. I recommend that you look at this video and tell me what you think. He has some “evolutionary” points I differ on yet there is value within.

by Marc A. Wolfe

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