Winning and losing: Why we don’t call him “Alexander the Adequate”

I have become increasingly concerned about how well graduating students are prepared for life in the world of work. I try very hard to prepare all who will listen for what to expect on the job. College coursework can prepare them only so well. Soon, reality will meet expectations for many December graduates.
Expectations is the operable word here. [...]

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Being your own hero

In the post below, I talk about some of the achievements of Facebook superstar Mark Zuckerberg. He had a revolutionary idea and manifested it into reality. He is a modern-day hero. Like Bill Gates, or the Google brats, as they are sometimes called, college dropout Zuckerberg won’t miss any meals any time soon. For extraordinarily talented visionaries like Zuckerberg [...]

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My heros have always been cowboys, but then Mark Zuckerberg came along

Facebook creator and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is one cool dude. That is, for a college dropout.
That’s right. Zuckerberg, who in 2006 turned down a $1 billion purchase offer from Yahoo, didn’t finish college. His creation, Facebook, now has 41 million users. He has 300 employees and all the demands of any other CEO.
Facebook is the darling [...]

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Getting, keeping, and changing communication/PR jobs

I was part of an interesting discussion in our Student PR Group meeting this past week. The group, comprised of PRSSA and IABC student members, discussed skills needed to get and keep good jobs. Some who were present graduate in December. Others graduate in May 2008 or later. All seemed bewildered by getting a job.
I can’t [...]

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Seduced by Facebook

I’ve been neglecting my blog lately. It is the fault of Facebook.
A few months ago, I thought I was too old to be on Facebook. I thought there must be an age limit, like college students only.
But then my college students urged me to join the fun. And fun it is. I am having a terrific time with Facebook. [...]

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The Great Communicator who won’t be president

More With Les (MWL) has just learned that my bff Robert J. Holland has decided against running for President of the United States in 2008. Holland cited increasing demand for his consulting services, greater need to spend quality time with his sons, Max and Sam, and in general, the desire to have a life.
Having made this important [...]

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IABC’s Profile survey: Foreshadowing things to come for graduates

I have many students who will be graduating in December 2007. Many more will follow in May 2008. What can they expect? Many are thinking long and hard about that question.
I speak often with my students about careers and how to get good jobs. I still believe that the best way of learning about and getting good [...]

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