Category: News

  • 13 Participants Graduate from NSA-IL Speakers Academy: @Google+

    13 Participants Graduate from NSA-IL Speakers Academy: @Google+

    This content originally appeared on Google+ PRESS RELEASE – National Speakers Association – Illinois Chapter Thirteen professional speakers recently completed Speakers Academy at National-Louis University in Chicago. This six-session program, held from September through November, focuses on … Speakers completing the course included… Wylie Blanchard of Lisle… From Google+: 13 Participants Graduate from NSA-IL Speakers AcademySix-Session Program Focuses on the Business…

  • 5 IFTTT Recipes: How to put your Independent Business on Autopilot: @GreatTechPros

    5 IFTTT Recipes: How to put your Independent Business on Autopilot: @GreatTechPros

    5 ways to automate routine tasks by combining several online tools. Use IFTTT to put your independent business on autopilot. Amplify your small business by. www.greattechpros.com

  • What ever happen to Google Videos?… Good bye iGoogle: @Google+

    What ever happen to Google Videos?… Good bye iGoogle: @Google+

    A long time ago I had high hopes for Google Videos but they eventually realized that it could never catch on. One thing that I can say for google is that they’re smart enough to know that if it doesn’t work, then let it go and move on by trying something else. I really think…

  • What does Tech Lead mean to you?: @Google+

    What does Tech Lead mean to you?: @Google+

    I have my own theory of what it means to be a Tech Lead… It’s a unique set of technical and interpersonal skills finely blended into one person. Someone who’s knowledgeable and passionate about programming, engineering or their particular field while also needing to work with people. Not around people but with people. A true Tech…

  • How to use IFTTT recipes to Improve your Business: @GreatTechPros

    How to use IFTTT recipes to Improve your Business: @GreatTechPros

    Need a free online assistant for your independent business? IFTTT is a free tool that can be used to amplify your small or medium business. Autopilot your.. www.greattechpros.com

  • Is there an IT leadership crisis?: @Google+

    Is there an IT leadership crisis?: @Google+

    This article poses the question. After reading it I realized that it’s difficult to tell an IT leader, particularly a high-level senior leader, that he or she doesn’t know what they’re doing in any capacity. This is because it’s a lose-lose situation. If you’re wrong, then you lose because… you’re wrong and if you’re right…

  • Chicago Humorous Speech Contest – Windy City Professional Speakers: @Facebook

    Chicago Humorous Speech Contest – Windy City Professional Speakers: @Facebook

    I just won the Humorous Speech contest tonight at Windy City Professional Speakers toastmasters club and received great feedback on how to make my speech even funnier from a great group of accomplished speakers including Presiyan Vasilev (aka Pres), the 2013 World Champion of Public Speaking. www.facebook.com

  • Join Great Tech Leaders Google+ Community: @Google+

    Join Great Tech Leaders Google+ Community: @Google+

    I believe that leading IT and Technical professionals is a unique sub section of leadership that can’t be lumped into a One-Size-Fits-All approach. I created Great Tech Leaders, G+ community, as an place where we can share ideas on leading, managing and advising successful tech careers. It’s also a great platform to discuss how technology impacts business…

  • “M.A.N.T.I.S.” TV Show: @Google+

    “M.A.N.T.I.S.” TV Show: @Google+

    Do you remember when Miles got shot, paralyzed, built an exoskeleton that let him walk again and then… If you were a geek like me then you already know the rest. “M.A.N.T.I.S.” TV – Google Search http://j.mp/17xzmlC www.google.com