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		<title>Personal Branding Tips from NFL Teams</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2012/01/personal-branding-tips-from-nfl-teams/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:37:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Think about some of sports organizations out there, or maybe even specific players, and how their names and associated mascots or paraphernalia could be used as inspiration for professionals in other fields looking to advance their image and career.
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		<title>How Do You Know When to Bench an Employee?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2012/01/how-do-you-know-when-to-bench-an-employee/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:01:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I could join with the thousands of other writers who are blogging about Tim Tebow these days, because I certainly count myself as among those who are intrigued by his story and the media attention he is receiving.  But, today I want to focus on two other quarterbacks who had high-profile moments recently and ask the question -- When do you decide to pull someone from the game?
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		<title>Make 2012 the Best Yet for Your Career</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2012 03:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are not far into the new year, but I imagine you probably already have read your share of lists.  There's the "Top Ten Trends to Expect in 2012" or "Most Anticipated Movies of 2012" or, of course, that list of states for each presidential primary day.  And, you even may have your own list of resolutions that you've created.  Despite all of this, I hope you will indulge me for one more list as we all look to make 2012 our most successful year yet.
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		<title>Everything That You Need to Know About Giving More Effectively</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2011/12/everything-that-you-need-to-know-about-giving-more-effectively/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 03:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Book Review]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Giving Back]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Career]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Giving back is rewarding and can be great for your family and your career.  Laura Arrillaga-Andreessen has made it her life's work to be a philanthropist and to teach others to become better ones.   If you are in any way interested in giving your time or money to any way, I strongly recommend Giving 2.0.  
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		<title>Make Sure Your 2011 Office Christmas Party Doesn&#8217;t Cause Problems in 2012!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 02:57:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you attended your office holiday party yet?  'Tis the season for office workers everywhere to break free from their cubicles and corner offices and spend some time in a relaxed, purely social environment.  These events are a great way to strengthen relationships or develop new ones and, while you shouldn't show up with the obvious intention of furthering your career, to hang out with your boss and others who could have a positive influence on where your professional life goes over the next several years.
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		<title>Appreciate the Individual</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2011/12/appreciate-the-individual/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do you feel that appreciation is tailored to each person where you work?  What is effective, or not effective, in your opinion in letting people know they are valued?  Let's work together to change the apparent culture in our professional offices that views appreciation as a disposable afterthought and make it a regular part of our to-do list!
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		<title>Are you naughty or nice?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2011/12/are-you-naughty-or-nice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:44:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What a year! I am sure that December snuck up on you just like it has on the rest of us. While you are busy sorting out the details of whether you have been naughty or nice this year, your career Santa wants to offer you a checklist of MUST-DO’s in December to stay on [...]
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		<title>Your Network is Your Team &#8212; Are You Missing a Player?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2011/11/your-network-is-your-team-are-you-missing-a-player/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:28:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As you navigate through your professional life and travel on those stepping stones along your career path, who is coming along with you on this journey?  Who do you have on your team?
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		<title>Black Friday on Thursday?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2011/11/black-friday-on-thursday/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 12:50:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In some ways, developing new marketing efforts and getting a leg up on your competition should be applauded by career-driven entrepreneurs.  But, I also stress the important of rest and quality time with family in order to be a well-balanced and more productive person. Where does the push up of Black Friday fall in these arguments?
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		<title>What&#8217;s the Best Career Advice You Ever Got from Grandma?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2011/11/whats-the-best-career-advice-you-ever-got-from-grandma/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 13:36:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Is there one piece of advice that you received from your grandmother or another older figure in your life that has shaped the way you do business?  What is something that our elders have known all along that you now see for yourself has stood the test of time in your own career?
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