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READ MOREAn excerpt from the “Reentry Success Series” As humans, we are all shaped by our past experiences, whether positive or negative. Our past can influence how we perceive the world around us, and it can have a significant impact on our present and future. Let’s explore five truths about the past that everyone should know. Five […]
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READ MORECoach John Wooden always said, “Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail.” You might be thinking “I never had a job search plan before, why do I need one now?” Your Job Search Plan helps you hit the bullseye and be on target with your job search. My Job Search Plan is simple and only […]
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One of the biggest mistakes people make when applying for jobs is to apply for every job possible. Anyone who knows the difference between target marketing and shotgun marketing knows that approach is a mistake. Aiming at everything frequently gets you nothing. Knowing these three things can empower your job search. 1. WHAT KIND OF […]
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READ MOREA frequent question I get from people about to be released from jail or prison is if there are any resources available to help them find work. I’ve gotten the question so frequently I decided to roll up my sleeves and make a list of each state’s official employment website. This list also covers Puerto […]
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I personally believe teaching leadership to the incarcerated could be a game changer. It has the potential to greatly reduce recidivism. Let me share why, and how. I’m the youngest, but I was the first in my family to conventionally graduate from high school and the first to graduate college. I was also the first […]
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READ MOREWe all have things in life we wanted to change or goals we want to achieve. I learned a lot about achieving goals from watching people work out. I was never an athlete, and have always struggled with a few extra pounds. OK, my favorite made-up cheesy joke is to say “I’m not out of […]
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I received a letter and Executive Summary of a business plan from Alan M. of the Idaho State Correctional Facility. In the Executive Summary he sent me, Alan asked, “Bob, what are your thoughts on my concept to start a graphic design business?” Thank you, Alan, because you’ve inspired two “Ask Bobs.” (This one, and “Tips […]
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Christopher T., aka “The Boi” from Norman OK, saw my book and asked me, “Bob, how do I get a © and a ®?” Thanks for asking Christopher! Just because it’s you who asked, I’m not only going to answer that, but I’ll also give a brief review of what these are, what they do, and ways […]
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The 21st law of John Maxwell’s The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader is the Law of Vision which says “you can seize only what you can see.” It means we get only what we’re looking for. Isn’t it strange then when you start shopping for a specific model car that all of a sudden […]
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Is “Diversity & Inclusion” a fad, or is it with us to stay? Is it needed? Is it fair? I have a unique experience with D&I. I’m half Mexican and half Polish. Growing up in our working-class South Omaha neighborhood I was too brown for the white kids and too white for the other Hispanics/Latinos. […]
