By John Mann
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January 30, 2012 | 09:43 AM
Blackberry, I Have Loved You, but I Want a Divorce
During the course of a year I bet I meet hundreds of executives. Last year, I noticed a dramatic increase in the number of executives with an iPhone or other smartphone (but mostly iPhones) instead of a Blackberry
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. Although I initially dismissed it as a novelty, smartphones other than Blackberry have quickly become mainstream. The iPhone has surpassed Blackberry among business users. As many ponder dumping their Blackberries, it is common to see executives carry ... -
October 27, 2011 | 10:38 AM
You Asked! Best Executive Halloween Costumes of All Time.
I look forward to Halloween parties and get a kick out of how costumes reflect our collective Zeitgeist. And I am not referring to skimpy French maid costumes or the guy with a sword through his head...though each has its appreciable qualities. My favorites are costumes that are relevant to current events and as such have a limited shelf life. So prepare to see Casey Anthony, Wall Street Protesters, William & Kate and Angry Birds ...
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August 09, 2011 | 12:00 AM
Five Reasons You Didn't Get the Nod
MORE >So often we recruiters (and employers, too) liken the recruiting process to courtship and marriage: the client (company) and candidate go on dates (interviews), commit to walking down the aisle and negotiate
the offer (engagement) and acceptance (marriage). However, sometimes the candidate is all too eager to get hitched without the feeling being mutual. While love is blind, it is a good thing when at least one partner is concerned about a lasting relationship. It ... -
June 07, 2011 | 12:00 AM
Don't be a Weiner. Five things you need to know about Twitter.
MORE >Last week we told you why you should be on Twitter and, in addition to reading our blog, we're sure you have discovered a few interesting (and salacious) Twitter events. In the last week, Anthony Weiner exposed his po
litical prowess on Twitter to get his name out there and then some. The puns and innuendos continue to be tweeted as we speak. Shaquille O'Neal used Twitter to announce his retirement and Twitter ... -
May 31, 2011 | 12:00 AM
Why Twitter Isn't Just for Ashton Kutcher
MORE >The Alexander Group has long been a social media fan and frequently posts to Twitter, Facebook and Linked-In.
Social media is widely accepted these days as a strong and relevant resource to receive and communicate information and will only become stronger and more relevant over time. Of all the social media outlets available, Twitter is a particularly invaluable tool for both receiving up-to-the-second news and information and creating a brand identity for you and your ... -
March 29, 2011 | 12:00 AM
When You Think You Are Done Learning, It's Time to Go to the Beach...or Have Children
MORE >As a parent, I have been humbled. Prior to having children, I thought I knew everything I needed to learn and attained
much of the American dream - college degree, MBA, great wife, a successful career, and a nice house. Why not start a family? "Sure, no problem" I thought. I like kids, they're fun. I had two dogs and they liked living with me and were easy to be around. Having children was a ... -
January 18, 2011 | 12:00 AM
2011 - The Year of the Vacation
MORE >I took nearly two weeks of vacation at the end of 2010 that included Christmas and New Years. It was the fi
rst time I had been away from the office for two weeks. At first, I went through a short period of detox - a little shaky, anxious and constantly gazing at my blackberry almost feeling guilty for being out of the office. Apparently I was not alone. According to a survey conducted by Right ... -
October 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Don't Treat My Kid Like A Dog!
MORE >In my last blog, I wrote of the challenges and joys of traveling with young children. Culturemap, a trendy, online "mapazine," picked up my blog and pushed some hot buttons. Most responses were sympathetic, though several were critical.
Here a few of the comments:
"Here's a novel idea: leave your kids at home! If your child cannot sit still, then don't put him/her on an airplane. We don't want to
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September 07, 2010 | 12:00 AM
The Screaming Baby on Your Last Flight May Have Been Mine
MORE >As the summer ends, road warriors (or business executives) can breathe a sigh of relief as they can once again travel without airports and planes filled with an armada of children. Many of us who travel 100+ thousand miles yearly have died a million deaths when seated by a crying baby and roll our eyes when in line behind the "amateurs" and their children. The 10 minute zip to the front of the line for ...
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August 18, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Three Things Executives Should Know about Social Media
MORE >I recently spoke with a Chief Marketing Officer who is a guru on leveraging social media for branding and business development. My guru confirmed my long held belief that social media, once thought of as the preferred method of contact of tweens pining for he said/she said drama and popularity, is not only for the benefit of those who have curfews. In fact, a recent study reported that the average Facebook user is 38 ...
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May 11, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Facebook - Beware...Not Just for Friends
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Social media has opened a lot of doors and changed and enhanced how we communicate with one another. We are now "friends" and "LinkedIn" with our childhood friends, extended and distant family members and relatives, clients and colleagues. We communicate our identity and "status" and recognize, appreciate, criticize and post pictures of our world, all on a web page. However, as wonderful a tool for freedom of self expression as social media is, it is ... -
February 16, 2010 | 12:00 AM
Google Alert: "The Alexander Group"
Last week, we "blogged" about Googling yourself to manage your profile and discover what someone would learn by Googling you. Taking our own advice, we decided to Google "The Alexander Group" ( www.thealexandergroup.com ). It was an interesting exercise. As we discovered, many other firms, companies, organizations are also fond of the name "The Alexander Group." Word of advice, if you are looking. . . MORE >
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