Resource Review – The Happiness Project…
Been a while since I did a resource review. For this month, I’ve selected the Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. It seems appropriate, since happiness (as in job/career satisfaction )is a common goal...
View ArticleResource Review – Stop Acting Rich… And Start Living Like A Real Millionaire…
Just finished reading this book. A great resource for anyone (including consultants and wannabe consultants) seeking financial freedom along with occupational freedom. This is the latest book by Dr....
View ArticleResource Review – The Likeable Expert Gazette…
Recently ran across this web site and newsletter, and wanted to share it here. In addition to being a useful resource, it is also a delightful success story. In 2000, Michael Katz launched Blue Penguin...
View ArticleResource Review – Body of Work, by Pamela Slim
Pamela Slim’s second book nicely complements her first book (Escape From Cubicle Nation), and it greatly enhances her own personal Body of Work. If you’ve been reading my blog, you already know I’m...
View ArticleFrom the mailbag…Book recommendations
Just received this query from India. Wow — we have an international following! But as I’ve noted here before, consulting is both international and location independent. Assuming others might find this...
View ArticleTen Tips For Better Technical Writing…
Writing technical articles (or white papers) can be very effective marketing methods. They create both credibility and visibility at low cost, and can produce high results. With over 200 articles, it...
View ArticleThree Favorite Lifestyle Bloggers…
Scored the hat-trick*… meeting THREE of my favorite bloggers/authors/philosophers all in one week. How great is that? Chris Gullibeau – Art of Non Conformity – Chris was in town promoting his latest...
View ArticleCheck out “Side Hustle School”…
A “side hustle” is a great way to try out consulting, without having to leave your day job. That is exactly what how my late business partner and I started our engineering consulting firm almost 40...
View ArticleTop Four Needs for Technical Consultants…
According to a recent survey of clients seeking technical consultants, these were the top four areas of need: Robotics Block Chain Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence This information courtesy of...
View ArticleFive Tips to Avoid Being Sued…
Good advice from Craig Thompson, JD/EE/PE, an engineering colleague turned attorney. I first met Craig many years ago as an engineer in Minnesota. He now practices patent law in Texas. These five tips...
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