I met Ciro DiScalfani on a speed networking over the phone event. In today’s job market and with so many people being desirous of pursuing their passion, Ciro is the perfect person to hook up with.

Since 1992 Ciro has been coaching senior, mid-level executives and managers on career issues. He is noted for his innovative and creative skills in helping people think ‘outside the box.’ He has developed extensive business connections and is a master networker. Ciro’s over forty-five years of experience included working in a variety of capacities, e.g., flavor development technician & applications specialist; packaging engineer, manager, group leader, and consultant in the confections, OTC, household products and personal care & cosmetics industries. He made the transition to coaching and training when he started a retail career coaching firm with his partner, and spouse. He understands what it takes to plan and manage transitions. He has worked as an adjunct career coach and executive advisor for outplacement firms and has developed and facilitated training and career development programs for William Paterson University, and various companies, intent on improving staff, and management interpersonal skills and work environments.

Ciro is a wealth of knowledge and is a true go-giver. He sincerely works to help others meet their goals – even when there is no financial incentive to do so. Like I said, a true go-giver.

Ciro’s website is www.SuccessStrategists.biz.

Check out an interview I did with him on the Wednesday, August 19, 2009 edition of GBN Talk Radio:

Who do you know who is unemployed or is looking to make a career change? Ciro DiScalfani can help them sort it all out.

Kind regards,

P.S. Back in the day, this guy, Paul, said “Be ye not conformed to this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind”. Think on that.

Lisa Torres (aka the Social Butterfly) and Tyrone Turner (aka Ty the Card Guy) share a few tips on things to do to get the online conversations offline.

Some things touched on:

• Social networking sites
• Face-to-face networking events
• Virtual networking events
• Follow-up tools
• Video email and chat
• Building your list

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I hope that you like what you hear in the above video.

All the best,

Using poker as analogy for leadership, Captain Andrew Harvey, CPD (ret.), Ed.D. and Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.), MPA found the right mix of practical experience and academic credentials to write a definitive book for leaders. Working together, Harvey and Foster have written Leadership: Texas Hold em Style. Most often leaders find they are given a set of resources people, equipment, funds, experience and a mission. As Foster noted, “You’re dealt a certain hand. How you play that hand as a leader determines your success.”

It was truly a joy for me to interview Lieutenant Raymond E. Foster, LAPD (ret.). He really gave us all some real talk about what it needs to become successful. Personally, I particularly liked what he said about how to approach social networking sites and how you have to actually ask for the sale.

A lot of people forget what Mary Kay Ash said: “Nothing happens until you sell something.”

You can visit Raymond’s website at www.PokerLeadership.com.

Click on the player below to listen to the 60-minute interview I did with him on Tuesday, 28 July 2009.

This is a ‘must listen to’ interview.

I am working hard to bring you real talent from across our great nation and our wonderful neighbor to the north (Canada).

Peace & blessings,