by lewsauder | Jun 12, 2020 | Client relations, Communication
The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced the concept of social distancing. For those that have managed to keep their jobs, it has resulted in a sudden rise in remote working. This has occurred in occupations that had not traditionally worked in this model. Teachers are...
by lewsauder | May 15, 2020 | Career Management, Client relations, Communication, Uncategorized
At the time of this writing, many of us are still in the midst of a quarantine that could last, in some form, for several months. There still are more questions than answers. And that could be the situation for quite some time to come. With such uncertainty, I wanted...
by lewsauder | Jan 26, 2018 | Career Management, Client relations, Communication
The work from home trend has taken off. According to CNN Money, the number of people telecommuting has increased 115% in the last decade. A number of indicators show that that will only increase. Organizations have moved on from the trust issue and realized just how...
by lewsauder | Nov 24, 2017 | Career Management, Communication, Personal Branding
In marketing, how you brand your product is the most important aspect you consider. Virtually everything you do affects your product’s branding. The brand is essentially, how the public views the product. The packaging, where it is sold, its price, advertising:...
by lewsauder | Nov 10, 2017 | Career Management, Communication
I had a boss once who was incredibly smart. He started his career in technology as a developer. He worked his way up to team lead, manager, director, and eventually VP. While he maintained his technical knowledge, he also developed a deep level of business acumen. The...
by lewsauder | Oct 27, 2017 | Career Management, Communication
I once worked on an engagement where the president of the company flew in for the monthly steering committee meeting. He would schmooze the client, take them out to lunch, and assure them of their importance to the firm. And that was true. This was one of the largest...