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11- Who should you invite to lunch?

Now that you know how important it is to eat with co-workers, next question you may ask is “Who do I eat with?” The short answer is – anyone, as long as you are not eating alone and you are taking advantage of the opportunity to learn something new. This is not a new concept, Greek Philosopher Epicurus, who lived from 341–270 BC, said, “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before...

Found: Best Gift for BBQ’ers

It’s never to early to start thinking about the Memorial Day BBQ! Today is my mom’s birthday, so my SotD is finding her the coolest gift ever- a condiment gun! Get your at Amazon.com today.

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10 – You should eat with your co-workers, today.

Although it is intuitive that you will be a happier employee and more productive at work if you build positive relationships with your co-workers, most of us overlook one of the easiest building blocks to use – eating together. Think this is a good idea, but don’t know where to start? The next series of blogs will walk you through WHY it is important to eat with your co-workers, WHO you should eat with, WHAT...

Construction of the New Tappan Zee Bridge Has Started

NY’s first new bridge construction in over 50 years is going to be a massive undertaking! Check out the article by Popular Science: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/infrastructure/how-new-york-is-buidling-its-behemoth-new-bridge-17141641?click=pm_news

Excavator & mulcher- all in one?

Awesome addition to any earth moving company (or any home with an unwieldy backyard?)! For more information check out the company who makes this cool toy. http://deniscimaf.com/    

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9- Stop sending sloppy emails.

As a young professional, you’ve probably already clicked the send button on thousands of emails. Sending email is an important communication tool in the professional world, it is important to shed bad habits and use it effectively. Similar to any other activity, you need to continuously upgrade and practice to perform at a higher level. The first step in mastering email is to knowing when to send one and the second is knowing how to...

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8- It’s about them, not you.

At least once a month for the past five years I’ve ordered an Italian cold cut sub for dinner after a late night at the office. Last month my local sub shop did the unthinkable! They changed their bread. Unappreciative of the new bread, I decided to try a different sub shop on the way home. I was pleasantly surprised when, after I dialed the number, the man on the other line asked what my...

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7- Client Dinners 101

There is a reason that most cultures, past and present, have a phrase for “breaking bread”. Sharing a meal with a group of people helps  build a communal bond and can be one of your strongest tools when it comes to forming, or furthering, relationships with clients. These experiences can be a positive factor in your career growth, or can be a significant hurdle- depending on how you handle yourself. Have you been invited to...

Gaming-style controller can be used to control construction equipment

If you played Atari, Nintendo, or Xbox, you might be a good candidate for a heavy equipment operator.  Humanistic Robotics just introduced their new SafetySense® Controller system. According to the press release the controller is lighter and easier to use than any of their competitors. Plus, the controller is water, shock, and dust resistant! Looks like construction just got more fun!