Category Archives: Mentoring

Space Travel – Are You In?

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Boomups

  In this post I am attempting to share a gut level reaction that I experienced last week while watching TV. Maybe it will work, maybe not. The point I am trying to make is that we Boomers grew up … Continue reading →

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Assessing the Critical Path – Actions – Attributes – Wisdom

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Boomups

  Every business model, at its core, has a critical path …… each step of the critical path requires a skillful application of people, process, and technologies. When converting an existing company into a Boom_Up it is essential to assess … Continue reading →

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Boom_Ups and the Need to Know

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Boomups

  Last week a senior manager ( a young Boomer) was pushing back on my recommendation to give his junior (Gen Y) employees more information about what is going on with their company. “They don’t need to know this type … Continue reading →

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The ‘Secret Sauce’ of Success

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Boomups

  I am ‘deep into it’ with a couple of Boom_Up Clients. Here is a peek into one key part of the assessment process that we (I and the Boomer business owner) perform. The objective of the assessment is to … Continue reading →

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Story Telling in South Africa

Posted on May 23, 2011 by Boomups

I recently had a delightful Skype conversation with Lynda Smith, Wisdom Preserver, Connection Specialist,Global Fundraiser, Baby Boomer Marketing EXpert, Early Childhood champion. Lynda is the Boom_Ups guru of South Africa. I was fascinated to learn that South Africa has about … Continue reading →

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Boom_Ups and Rock and Roll

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Boomups

My father was highly offended by rock and roll. Elvis was evil, the Beatles were subversive and the Rolling Stones put him over the edge. He was convinced that my generation’s obsession with rock and roll was a deep and … Continue reading →

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The Yoga of Boom_Ups

Posted on May 13, 2011 by Boomups

I ran into Anthony at the book signing of mutual friend yesterday. Anthony created a highly successful Yoga school and is known for his expert knowledge of Yoga and a deep understanding of the philosophies and spiritual traditions associated with … Continue reading →

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Thank You – Gen Y Experts

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Boomups

I am grateful for the help and support that I have received from Tinker Barnett and her excellent company, Youth Enterprises, located in Grand Junction, Colorado. http://www.genysuccesszone.com We are not only fellow Boomers but found out that we were born … Continue reading →

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Our Responsibility to the Young Ones

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Boomups

We have been interviewing college graduates for entry-level positions in graphic design. It brought back a lot of memories of my youth. When I was that age I couldn’t find my butt with both hands. I am so impressed with their … Continue reading →

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