http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen A blog from 212connection.com en-us Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:38:13 GMT Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:38:13 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 212 Connection Blogs tkillen@bellsouth.net (Tom Killen) kevin@212connection.com (Kevin Miller) 5 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2779 Are you a goal-setter? If not, you are missing out on an indispensable technique for maximizing your progress and success in whatever you want to achieve. I have been a strong believer in formal goal-setting for over twenty years. As a sophomore in high school, I was determined to make Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2779 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2752 After Tuesday, the long-awaited election will be over. The first major party candidate announced his candidacy for President in March...2006. So, if this election is precedent for the next, then we should expect the next president to be in office a little more than a year before the 2012 election season begins. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2752 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2751 He was the 32nd President of the United States. He introduced the New Deal and is credited with successfully leading the country out of the Great Depression and through World War II. He's the only U. S. President ever to be elected to four terms in office, and finally died in Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2751 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2750 Have you noticed that there is an increase in the number of career advice articles on news websites such as cnn.com and msn.com? The publishers of these websites know that, in this economy, there are a lot of people who are concerned about their jobs and careers. Unfortunately, some of Tue, 28 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2750 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2713 As a fan of Clemson Tigers football, I can't pass up an opportunity to write about the recent resignation of Tommy Bowden. Many of you know that I completed my graduate school work at Clemson University, but I really started as a fan during the time that Willliam "Refrigerator" Perry Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2713 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2693 Let's face it. It's a tough time to be looking for a job. The American economy has been growing for a long time, but is now taking a pause and will probably shrink for a period of time. None of us know how long the tough times will be, but Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2693 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2341 As the financial crisis continues to be in the news, its tempting to write an article telling you to ignore the economic news, remain positive, and everything will work out fine. However, the financial crisis is serious, has already led to job losses, and will lead to more. Here in Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2341 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2648 I came across a quote (okay, I actually sought it out) by Ben Franklin that seems very relevant as todays politicians struggle to come up with a solution to our most recent financial crisis: All human situations have their inconveniences. We feel those of the present, but neither feel nor Fri, 26 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2648 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2596 As I continue my series on positioning your career for the future, here are ten skills which will be extremely valuable in ensuring that you reach your career potential in the workplace of the future: 1. Adaptability - Did you expect the financial crisis to get this bad? Neither did Fri, 19 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2596 http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2569 In my last article, I highlighted the importance of managing your career. If you don't manage your career, it will be managed for you, and in many cases will not turn out as you want it to. As you manage your career, here are some things you should consider to Fri, 12 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://tomkillen.212connection.com/blog/?id=tomkillen&eid=2569