Did you hear that The International Astronomical Union (IAU) declared Pluto a non-planet? They coined a new planet type, the "plutoid." That means, our solar system is now 8 planets…
Ira KoretskyJune 25, 2008
Article Summary: Body language can speak volumes when telling your business story. How you stand, hold your head, place your arms and direct your gaze are all part of the…
Ira KoretskyMay 26, 2008
There’s that ugly word – networking. It seems to be the only people who like the word are those who like to talk for the sake of talking. And of…
Guest AuthorApril 23, 2008
Article Summary: Prepare for networking the way you might prepare for a date. You wouldn't go on a blind date without learning a few things about your potential suitor, right?…
Ira KoretskyApril 12, 2008
Why hasn't the interviewer, company, organization, hiring manager, HR department, contact, prospect, volunteer, or new networking contact called me back? How long do I wait? How long do I need…
Ira KoretskyMarch 12, 2008
Article Summary: In today's business world, communication moves at race-car speed. You often have less than a minute to tell your brand business story. That's why you need to make…
Ira KoretskyFebruary 22, 2008
Ron Rosenberg, colleague and friend, has a nice weekly newsletter called "Tricks & Tales." The sub-message for his newsletter is "Stories on Life and Business to Baffle, Entertain, and Amaze."…
Guest AuthorJanuary 30, 2008
Last week, I posted a blog, "I am Honored to be a Washington Business Journal Guest Columnist for 2008." A week later, my first article about the power of story,…
Ira KoretskyJanuary 19, 2008