Book reviews may or may not become a more regular feature on this blog. Evidently, as a PhD student, I read a lot. And every so often, I come across a book that is not only a pleasure to read, but also highly useful to my work and research. It […]
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Networking Call To Action
Following up is key to starting any successful networking relationship. But the timing and strategy behind your follow up are also essential. Do not be sloppy or negligent in your approach. You want to maintain your professionalism and continue to display a good impression. In your follow up, consider including […]
Jacksonian Politics in America
Though the emergence of distinct political parties in American politics predated the Jacksonian era by forty years or more, the election of a populist president like Andrew Jackson was arguably the catalyzing moment for the wealthy elites of America. Their response – the formation of the Whig party – was […]
Do You Play Positive Politics?
How many of you have heard the expression positive politics? This is the opposite negative politics and I believe you can see a shift in political positioning and behavior as your move to the higher levels in just about any organization. As you go up the corporate ladder, or any […]
Types of Subplots – Novels
There are many types of subplots used in novels. Some types of subplots include a romantic subplot, political, macabre, artful/environmental subplots, historical subplots, thought path subplots, and character subplots. A subplot is a small story that is told throughout part, or all, of the main plot. There is no limit […]
Use Action Verbs in Your Songwriting
Action verbs lift your songwriting as they abandon passive verbs. Passive verbs are death to most songs. Learning about active and passive verbs is important to songwriting. In songwriting you want your characters to take action and be exciting and interesting. Use verbs to create action, excitement and interest in […]