• Running

    You can learn a lot about how people approach their careers by looking at how they approach their hobbies. Running is such an important part of my life that I have created a separate blog for it, Predawn Runner. Whether you are recreational or competitive, I welcome you to join me there in discussing how we fit running into an already-full life.

Author Archives: Greg

Cogitation across the Nation

By Greg | Published: February 25, 2010

Links to recent guest posts on marketing in small businesses and startups, trade show planning, using Outlook for task management, and planning your work/life strategy.

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Tweaking GTD for Better Weekly Task Prioritization

By Greg | Published: February 18, 2010

One challenge in the Getting Things Done (GTD) system is managing the huge list of tasks that do not have a specific due date. This tweak to the process helps you prioritize tasks in a weekly review to give them greater visibility, without forcing artificial due dates.

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Building a Better Business Sense

By Greg | Published: February 16, 2010

Demonstrating good business sense or orientation is a key leadership skill. While it may be a natural talent, there are steps you can take to further develop this capability. Here are four investments you can make in your career to help you build a better business sense.

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7 Steps to Prepare an Engineer for a Sales Call

By Greg | Published: January 29, 2010

While many engineers have a natural capability to work with customers, some need help in this process. Here’s seven steps to help an engineer contribute to a successful sales call.

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Developing Good Sleep Habits in Autistic Children

By Greg | Published: January 26, 2010

Developing good sleep habits in autistic children can help with their development, and involves the same practices used for developing good sleep behaviors in typically developing children. Here are some tips on how to do so.

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