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Dec42007
“Fall Away” Documentary Premiere
by Russ Dalbey
Most of us have never run a marathon. In fact, most of us would probably never even think about running a marathon! But, for the athletes that do distance running, the act of completing a marathon is about conquering both a physical and mental challenge. The accomplishment is only possible as a result of diligence, [...]
Nov302007
CNN’s Heroes show next week
by Russ Dalbey
CNN just announced the three finalists for its Heroes/Medical Marvels series. The winner is going to be announced on December 6th. But in the meantime, you can click on this link and read about these three amazing people.
A grieving mom started “Miracle Flight for Kids,” a program that helps financially-strapped parents and family members [...]
Nov262007
Avoid the Holiday Trap of Overeating
by Russ Dalbey
The holidays may be a great season of giving and of spending time with family, but for a lot of us, it’s also the season of overindulgence. It’s easy for me to fall into some pretty unhealthy eating patterns when there are tasty temptations all around.
Here’s the good news: It’s not hard to avoid [...]
Nov152007
Denver Rescue Mission Turkey Drive Donation
by Russ Dalbey
Last week, I helped kick off the Denver Rescue Mission’s annual turkey drive. Here’s a picture of Brad Muhle, the organization’s president, and me at the press conference where we announced Dalbey Education Institute’s donation of over 800 turkeys. It was a chilly morning, but I was warmed by the thought that we were helping [...]
Nov122007
What does your resume say about you?
by Russ Dalbey
It’s been a while since I’ve had to submit a resume to a potential employer, but I do still look at resumes regularly as an employer myself.
Now, I admit: I’ve never taken a class about creating professional resumes, but after having seen a lot of flawed ones, I have a pretty good feel for [...]
Nov82007
1.2 Million Steps Towards A Cure For A-T
by Russ Dalbey
This is an amazing story. It’s about a guy who recently ran 63 marathons in 63 days to raise awareness and help find a cure for Ataxia-telangiectasia, or A-T, a progressive and degenerative disease that affects a variety of body systems.
In case you don’t have a calculator handy, that’s 26.2 miles times sixty-three, or [...]
Nov52007
Computing in the Cash Flow Business
by Russ Dalbey
One of the first things you planned to buy when you decided to start your own business was probably a computer. Computer equipment is typically a necessary investment for entrepreneurs.
But how do you know what to buy? Does it really matter what brand you get? What about the processor speed? And what are the [...]
Oct312007
Meeting Matters, Part II
by Russ Dalbey
I blogged a couple weeks back about picking smart places to host meetings outside your home office. This week, I want to cover another important topic: how to conduct a successful meeting.
It’s easy enough to sit in on a meeting – to listen and take notes. But what if you’re the one running the show? [...]
Oct252007
Reflections on my visit to the Boys & Girls Club
by Russ Dalbey
Last week, I stood in front of a sea of the brightest, most beautiful faces I have ever seen. These eager, young faces belonged to some of the kids at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver. I was there to launch a new educational curriculum, an education and career development center, and [...]
Oct182007
Where You Meet Matters
by Russ Dalbey
Where do you meet with clients?
If you’re an entrepreneur, hosting a client meeting in your home-office might not be the best option. Your workspace might be small, located in the basement or garage, or you just might not feel comfortable inviting people to your home.
That’s okay. All you need to do is set up [...]
