Welcome to Beyond the Boardroom - November in Review.
Each month I will write a summary of my almost-daily emails where I highlight the possibilities and opportunities awaiting those stepping away from corporate life.
First up:
Why are you still working? - November 1
Most of my friends are retired.
They often ask me why I'm still working.
Why don't I retire and play golf, pickleball, or hike every day?
Read this article to find out. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
Throw away your AI tools - November 6
I don't know about you, but I can't keep track of the latest and greatest AI tools.
Every day someone is sharing a new, revolutionary tool.
AI is evolving faster than anything I've ever seen!
Read this article for the latest and greatest... The reason you can throw away your AI tools! Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
Dude, get away from my car - November 8
Read this article to find out why my peaceful morning routine was turned upside down today. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
Wanted: LinkedIn Ads Expert - November 10
I came across this posting for a LinkedIn Ads expert.
I've been doing LinkedIn ads for years and this job description caught my attention.
Read this article to find out why. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
How Einstein overcame writer's block - November 13
I write every day.
Some days ideas flow from me like Niagara Falls. Other days, ideas are as elusive as water in the Sahara Desert.
You can Google “How to overcome writer’s block” and a million techniques will appear.
I’ve tried many techniques. Some work, some don’t.
Read this article to find out how Einstein overcame writer's block. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
Brain health is on my mind - November 15
I haven't done a webinar in over a year.
I stopped doing online classes and videos.
My weekly Tuesdays with Ted LinkedIn Live interviews came to a screeching halt.
I turned down numerous in-person speaking engagements. I turned down all interviews and guest appearances.
I stopped doing one-on-one consulting.
Other than writing emails, I've gone silent.
Read this article to find out why. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
This made my brain hurt - November 17
I ran into an old friend on a webinar last week, and he asked me a question that made my brain hurt.
"What do you want to do for the next 20 years?"
His question blew my mind.
Read this article to find out why. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
Sorry, but the truth hurts - November 20
The internet is flooded with generic content.
Sorry, but the truth hurts!
Read this article to find out why your marketing isn't working like it used to. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
But everyone else is doing it - November 21
How many times did your mother catch you doing something wrong?
Was your response, "Everyone else was doing it"?
You know what you did was wrong, but your friends were doing it.
I don't know about you, but that argument never flew with my Mother.
Read this article if you can relate! Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
It's time for my once a year gratitude email - November 25
I bet your inbox is full of Black Friday/Cyber Monday offers.
How many "I'm grateful for you" Thanksgiving emails did you receive?
Read this article for my thoughts on the once-per-year gratitude emails.
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What was your favorite BFCM deal? - November 28
Be honest with me.
You invested in more than one Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal, didn't you?
What was your favorite deal?
Read this article to find out what made me pull out my wallet. Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
Book Review Today: They Ask You Answer
The Mastermind Book Club's book of the month is They Ask, You Answer by Marcus Sheridan.
Today at 11:30 AM Pacific/2:30 PM Eastern, we will be discussing They Ask, You Answer.
Don't worry if you haven't read the book.
We read it for you and you can join in the discussion.
Read this article for more info on the book and for the link to join! Don't worry if you missed it live, you'll be able to catch the replay! Visit my website's blog, or find it on LinkedIn.
That's all for this month.
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- Ted
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