Anyone who says that schmoozing isn't critical to business success is just being disingenuous. It's certainly been a big part of my success. If you knew me, this would come as no surprise. My wife calls me a BSer. There may be some truth to that on a personal level, but when it comes to business, I take sch...
Sometimes I think employees think their bosses are all-knowing and all-seeing, like a divine being or Santa Claus. They're not. They're regular flesh and blood people, just like you and me. And they've got bigger things to worry about than you. Not only that, but the reverse is also true. At least it s...
What's a senior executive's biggest asset? Most would say it's their network. Not their social network, their real network. Ten thousand Twitter followers or Facebookfans aren't worth ten solid network relationships to an executive.Not that social media isn't one way to make those contact...
(Image courtesy of Flickr user thelastminute)(MoneyWatch) COMMENTARY Now more than ever, there never seems to be enough time to get things done. Why that is, I don't know. But I do know that, in an era of social networking, telecommuting and virtual meetings, when it comes to work, the one thing t...
()Remember when you were a kid and your parents and teachers tried to get you to play nice with the other children? You didn't listen, did you?If that describes you, then you're probably still doing the same thing, except now, you're doing it at work. And I can tell you this: It'll come back to haunt you...
When things don't go your way, it's a hell of a lot easier to blame it on someone else than take personal responsibility for what happened. Come on, don't sit there and tell me you've never done that. Of course you have. Everybody has. I mean, doesn't it feel really good to go home and rant about your lunat...
Want to know why so many employees focus so much attention on the boss these days? Because the boss controls their work lives? That's true, but it's not the main reason. Because the boss holds the key to untold treasures, raises, and promotions? True again, but that's not it either.Employees focu...
COMMENTARY I've had employees I wanted to strangle. I've also had CEOs who wanted to strangle me. I don't blame them. I can be pretty annoying at times. But overall, the pluses usually outweighed the minuses so no crimes were committed and everyone lived to work another day.That said, some employee...
COMMENTARY This definitely isn't the first time somebody's written about what makes employees special. But it may very well be the first time someone's telling you what will genuinely get your management excited about you and ultimately get you promoted. No kidding.Look, you've got to understa...
BNOW Consulting is hosting a networking luncheon on Thursday April 5th, 2012 from 11.00am to 1:30pm at the Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand, www.fccthai.com, Maneeya Building, BTS Chidlom. The BBC is different because it is a proactive way to network with other businesses. Instead of the u...
Pattaya, Thailand – American newspaper publisher, Drew Noyes, a well-known, if not infamous Pattaya businessman and owner of the Pattaya Times and P.A.P.P.A Legal Services, was arrested and charged with extortion for allegedly threatening to run a disparaging story on an Australian-ru...
HI, am coming to Thailand next year with a group of other Aussies and we wish to travel to Hellfire Pass for the ANZAC Day service / celebrations etc .. Would appreciate any feedback from those who may be considering also to go, or does the Bar organise a trip there .. If so, what time of notice is required e...
Good morning everyone, I know I get buy som tam and thai salads at various restauarants throughout Perth, but doesn anyone know where I can buy Green Papaya so I can make it at home? Many thanks.
BANGKOK has a reputation for its night life scene, entertainment, pubs and seedy red light districts, all enjoying a roaring trade on the heels of tourism. But when it comes to culture the options diminish to just one major city location; Siam Niramit.Exclude the city’s dinner and cultural dance s...
As the year draws to a close, we reminisce about business leaders who left their mark. I think it's safe to say that Steve Jobs most certainly left a pretty impressive mark. He always said he wanted to "put a ding in the universe" and he did just that. Jobs was an ambitious man motivated by a d...
The emphasis of I’m okay, you’re okay, a self-help classic from the 1960s, is “helping people understand how their life position affects their communications (transactions) and relationships.” The positions outlined are:I'm not okay, you're okayI'm not okay, you're not okayI'm okay, you're...
Have you hear of SMART GOALS Have you used SMART goals in your business before?SMART goals are a set of criteria to apply to your goals. SMART is an acronym forSpecific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time Bound.So rather than just setting goals without boundaries, using SMART goals ensur...
17th March! - r u ready Watch on BIG SCREEN Like only the Irish can If you thought you've "had a good one" it must have been Premiere Bangkok with Bangkok APAC Iris...
I didn’t get all my work ‘done’ before my official holiday kick-off.It’s happened before, but this time it’s different because rather than stressing out about it, I’m bringing a bit of writing work on holiday with me. And I reckon my relationship management skills are benefiting from the fresh ene...
BNOW Consulting is hosting a networking luncheon on Thursday March 8th, 2012 from 11.00am to 1:30pm at the Foreign Correspondent Club of Thailand, www.fccthai.com, Maneeya Building, BTS Chidlom. The BBC is different because it is a proactive way to network with other businesses. Instead of the u...
professor at CCNY for a physiological psych class told his class about bananas. He said the expression 'going bananas' is from the effects of bananas on the brain. Read on: Never, put your banana in the refrigerator!!! This is interesting. After reading this, you'll never look at a banana in t...
BAMBI is organizing its 30th Anniversary Party on Saturday March 10th from 10.30am-1.30pm. at Westin Grande Sukhumvit Hotel. This event will be held to celebrate BAMBI’s 30th anniversary in Thailand and is open to both BAMBI members and non-members to participate in a fun-filled day. There will b...
"Central Insurance Brokers", Perth, West Australia continue their dominate role as Industry leaders.Members are dually recognised for their achievement....6 days... Rest, Rejuvenate, Celebrate Tour LOS (Land of Smiles), Bangkok, Thailand.Their success is a collaborative...
The location is Trang, south of Phuket, the festival is three (3) days in February and this year was the 16th year Having just been, I can confirmIt’s FAR more than a weddingThe three (3) day festival is full of activities for all ages and It’s so INEXPENSIVE ..Check out the package, click th...
Passengers stranded as Air Australia goes bustAir Australia placed into administrationHundreds of passengers have been left stranded in Thailand after Air Australia, previously called Strategic Airlines, went into voluntary administration.- Thousands left without flights- 300 Air Austr...
OPEN HEART OPEN HOME FUN FAIR Saturday March 3rd, 2012 10am-4pm 81/2 Luangphang Rd. Khumthong, Lat Krabang, Bangkok 10520 The Camillian Home Open Heart Open Home Fun Fair is scheduled to take place on Saturday March 3rd from 10am-4pm. The format and purpose of the fair is invite and engage with the lo...
