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		<title>Reality TV Proposals for Testing Young Professionals</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Acceleration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you make it to the end of The Apprentice, you get the opportunity to work for Donald Trump.  If you win I Want to Work for Diddy . . . well, you get to work for Diddy.  Those are great options, to be sure.  But, I want to bring the "real" back into reality.  Here are a couple of my ideas:


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<li><a href='http://actasifblog.com/2010/01/giving-back-networking-career-acceleration/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Giving Back + Networking = Career Acceleration!'>Giving Back + Networking = Career Acceleration!</a> <small>For those of you who know me and/or are regular...</small></li>
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		<title>Do Women and Men Define Career Success Differently?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/08/do-women-and-men-define-career-success-differently/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2010 02:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Acceleration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[My $0.02]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Flexible hours to accommodate kids' school schedules and the option to work from home are becoming more commonplace in companies across our country.  Technology and changing societal expectations have come together to change the face of our working environment.


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<li><a href='http://actasifblog.com/2010/01/giving-back-networking-career-acceleration/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Giving Back + Networking = Career Acceleration!'>Giving Back + Networking = Career Acceleration!</a> <small>For those of you who know me and/or are regular...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://actasifblog.com/2010/04/5-steps-you-must-take-now-to-help-your-career/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: 5 Steps You Must Take Now to Help Your Career'>5 Steps You Must Take Now to Help Your Career</a> <small>I was fortunate to have recently been interviewed by America's...</small></li>
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		<title>Do You Have a Bucket List? Here&#8217;s Some Inspiration for One from Todd Schnick!</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/08/do-you-have-a-bucket-list-heres-some-inspiration-for-one-from-todd-schnick/</link>
		<comments>http://actasifblog.com/2010/08/do-you-have-a-bucket-list-heres-some-inspiration-for-one-from-todd-schnick/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 13:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[My $0.02]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lessons Learned]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you want to call it a bucket list, or a list of goals, or whatever else you want to call it ...  create your list, create action plans for each item, hold yourself accountable, and experience the joy and satisfaction of accomplishment!  If you need help, contact me, I will be happy to get you started.


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		<title>Have You Had a Defining &#8220;Do Over&#8221; Moment?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Acceleration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Great Ideas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Networking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Branding]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A recent post by my friend Todd Schnick reminds all of us what to do when it appears that we have lost everything.  What would you do if your biggest client takes his business elsewhere?  If you have a store or other business that relies heavily on a consumer's disposable income, how are you faring in today's economy? 


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<li><a href='http://actasifblog.com/2009/09/stop-and-remember/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Stop and Remember'>Stop and Remember</a> <small>Today is a day on which we all stop and...</small></li>
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		<title>Keeping Your Business Relevant</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/08/keeping-your-business-relevant/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 16:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Career Acceleration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[What happens when a business that has been in existence for generations falls victim to the changing needs and technology of a modern society?  The owner can decide to fight the inevitable and stand firm in what is likely a losing battle.  Or, she can take this opportunity to ...


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		<title>It Should Be Back-to-School Time for You, Too!</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/08/it-should-be-back-to-school-time-for-you-too/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Aug 2010 21:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lifelong Learning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I encourage professionals never to stop learning.  We keep those neurons firing, which leads to greater productivity in every aspect of our lives! So, it's time to go back to school . . . what are you going to learn?


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		<title>Have You Experienced Office Burnout?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/08/have-you-experienced-office-burnout/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 20:42:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Burnout]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Passion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Self Awareness]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Many people in our country are experiencing job burnout.  They have lost the motivation to excel and will do the minimum required of them.  What causes burnout in our offices?  As I explain in my book Act As If It Were Impossible to Fail ... 


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		<title>Does Fear Have a Place in Your Office?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/07/does-fear-have-a-place-in-your-office/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What are some words you would use to describe a professional atmosphere that is not so motivating or welcoming?  I am sure that "fear" just might be one of your possible answers.  MSNBC published an article earlier this month ...


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		<title>What Kind of Impression Are You Making with Your Resume?</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/07/what-kind-of-impression-are-you-making-with-your-resume/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 01:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You make an impression with the resume that you place in front of someone who is considering you for a job.  Is the type easy to read?  Are you sure that there are no spelling errors?  Have you sold yourself in a convincing but also realistic way?


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<li><a href='http://actasifblog.com/2010/04/what-kind-of-potential-do-you-have/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: What Kind of Potential Do You Have?'>What Kind of Potential Do You Have?</a> <small>As you take the necessary steps to accelerate your career,...</small></li>
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		<title>It is Hot Outside!</title>
		<link>http://actasifblog.com/2010/07/it-is-hot-outside/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:36:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joe Lavelle</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The summertime heat is known to make people more irritable.  This frustration often carries over into the work environment.  When hot days lead to harsh words aimed at a colleague or an oversight regarding an important client, there may be consequences that last long into the months that snow is covering the ground.  So, what do you do, both literally and figuratively, to stay cool and relaxed during this time of year?


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