by debidrecksler | Jul 22, 2009 | Business
Quitting a job, being laid off or fired is no picnic but beware of bringing your negativity and grudges to the next step…Interviewing for a new job.Walking in to an interview with a chip on your shoulder will not win you any brownie points with a prospective...
by debidrecksler | Jul 21, 2009 | Human Interest
Discrimination comes in many guises.I have a friend who’s missing his front teeth, dresses in overalls and drives an old pick up truck. There’s one more detail that might surprise you.He’s a self made millionaire! It’s interesting to watch how...
by debidrecksler | Jul 18, 2009 | Human Interest
I met a 21 year old food server the other day who I will never forget because of her I can..will do attitude. Here’s her story…She’s the single mother of 2 beautiful children. The father of her children decided recently that he really didn’t...
by debidrecksler | Jul 16, 2009 | Human Interest
The other day, I heard a story that disturbed me. In her quest for eternal youth, a young lady in California started having botox treatments. Why does this concern me? She is in her early twenties!First question…Who in their right mind would inject Botox into a...
by debidrecksler | Jul 12, 2009 | Business
I love to help young people prepare for college interviews. I’ve seen the smartest, most articulate students get all tongue tied when a curve ball is thrown at them. No-one likes walking out of an interview feeling like they’d like to rewind the clock and...
by debidrecksler | Jul 10, 2009 | Human Interest
The year was 1991 and the young woman was being interviewed for a job as a furniture salesperson. The owner of the company studied her resume and then looked at her and said, “Your resume is impressive but I see that for the past five years, you were not...
by debidrecksler | Jul 6, 2009 | Business
I’ve come to the conclusion that most businesses could care less about a problem you encounter after a sales transaction is completed. “Just give me a call if you run into a problem,” has become almost laughable. Unfortunately, with shoddy...
by debidrecksler | Jul 5, 2009 | Human Interest
Every 4th of July, I dig out my red, white and blue patriotic shoes and my big loop matching earrings and a red silk flower for my hair. I dress up like a walking advertisement for the holiday!I love the 4th of July! To me, it stands for the freedoms that we often...
by debidrecksler | Jul 1, 2009 | Business
Becoming a “people person” is the #1 best tool a salesperson has to work with. Every customer wants to feel special and important as an individual. I often hear salespeople complain that they can’t remember the names of repeat customers. That’s...
by debidrecksler | Jun 29, 2009 | Human Interest
I can’t relive this day…Won’t miss the chance to say, “I Love You” Lyrics from the song “I can’t relive this day” by Debi DreckslerThis past week was a wake up call for baby boomers. Three well known celebrities of our...
