Several years ago my daughter called me from her first year in college with a question: “Dad, they want me to declare a major, what should I do?” I asked her what she was interested in and she replied that she didn’t know! I guess that is understandable looking back, even though I was a […]
I’ve been thinking again! I don’t claim to have all the answers, but as a country boy do have a bunch of observations and questions! I’ve been around businesses in distress for over 30 years, having financed them, coached them and procured financing for their turnaround plan. Some make it; some don’t. I liked working […]
For more of Steve Bakke’s reports see his web site: http://home.comcast.net/~steve_bakke/site/ Steve is a freind of mine who will get you thinking! OBAMA: A LOST AND INEFFECTIVE LEADER Stephen L. Bakke – August 4, 2011 Obama’s Running Commentary The jury is out on the success or failure of the debt and budget […]
Jen Miller did a personality test for me several years ago. I have seen promotions for her services recently and dug mine out to show a friend. I think this is worthwhile for anyone building their brand for jobs, their own business, or just to know! I’d recommend Jen for anyone in this and other […]
I googled on that phrase and got millions of hits! There are books on the subject, famous people quoted, and who knows how many others as I just looked at a few pages. I grew up in the 50’s with parents and relatives who grew up before the depression and survived it when it happened. […]
I was at a great seminar the other day dealing with finding one’s dream job. The presenter had some great ideas on it including clarity of mission and elevator pitch and networking to find that dream job. She also talked about having a job that you hate and commented on the high number of people […]
I like to talk with people wherever I go. Sometimes I ask questions, other times people just open up to me. I love hearing their stories. A few weeks ago I was speaking at an alternative school about stuff I have in my book. This school serves kids that have had some problems, addiction, grades, […]
I’ve been thinking about the budget battles n Minnesota and the federal government. I think there is a solution that will anger everyone! I have spent a lot of time thinking about some of this and hope to get folks thinking if nothing else. All comments are welcome! First, let’s just look at the economic […]
I am privileged to speak at two job transition support groups next week. I will be at Easter Lutheran at 7:30 AM on Tuesday, June 21. More information can be found here: http://easter.org/wordpress/job-transitions-group/ I will be at Woodbury Lutheran Church at 7:00 PM on June 23. Information at: http://www.woodburylutheran.org/ministries/support/careertransition/ I will be speaking about my […]
I’ve been thinking about the similarities of banks and government, especially on how they work with small businesses. I have spent 30 years working with them and see quite a few similarities. One of lenders prime functions is to provide the funds to keep businesses going and to succeed. They set loan covenants that are […]
