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Saturday, January 28, 2023

It Doesn't have to Be Crazy at Work: Book Review

                                                                              


Jim's Review

It was powerful read with lots of strategies, tip and expert advice on how to run a  company successfully!

10 out of 10 stars


About book

In this timely manifesto, the authors of the New York Times bestseller Rework broadly reject the prevailing notion that long hours, aggressive hustle, and "whatever it takes" are required to run a successful business today.

In Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson introduced a new path to working effectively. Now, they build on their message with a bold, iconoclastic strategy for creating the ideal company culture—what they call "the calm company." Their approach directly attack the chaos, anxiety, and stress that plagues millions of workplaces and hampers billions of workers every day.

Long hours, an excessive workload, and a lack of sleep have become a badge of honor for modern professionals. But it should be a mark of stupidity, the authors argue. Sadly, this isn’t just a problem for large organizations—individuals, contractors, and solopreneurs are burning themselves out the same way. The answer to better productivity isn’t more hours—it’s less waste and fewer things that induce distraction and persistent stress.

It’s time to stop celebrating Crazy, and start celebrating Calm, Fried and Hansson assert.

Fried and Hansson have the proof to back up their argument. "Calm" has been the cornerstone of their company’s culture since Basecamp began twenty years ago. Destined to become the management guide for the next generation, It Doesn't Have to Be Crazy at Work is a practical and inspiring distillation of their insights and experiences. It isn’t a book telling you what to do. It’s a book showing you what they’ve done—and how any manager or executive no matter the industry or size of the company, can do it too. learn more and buy book


Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Mentor's Mentor: Book Review

                                                                                         

  Jim Pagiamtzis review:
       Corey Olynik shares tremendous insights on the power of having mentors and strategies to accomplish huge success!

 10 out of 10 stars


 About book:

We hear a lot about mentoring. Not many resources to show us how to do it with impact. This book lives up to that promise.

Author Corey Olynik obviously loves helping people become all they can. You can hear it in the stories. You can feel it in the approaches. Corey has “been there, done that.” His insights into both the mentor and the protege are spot on. His techniques are tested. His hopes are evident.

The Mentor’s Mentor is a unique combination of motivation and how-to. His unique understanding of the mentoring relationship becomes clear from the first page.

In The Mentor’s Mentor you’ll learn six different roles every good mentor must play:

Confidante - creating a trusting environment for meaningful conversation.
Role Model - sharing stories from one person’s life to help another grow.
Guide - pointing out landmarks, small victories ahead and how to work toward them.
Tutor - helping someone learn and, more importantly, want to learn the things she is missing.
Coach - heartily patting someone on the back and gracefully poking him with a stick.
Sage - understanding someone’s higher purpose, connecting to it and showing how progress is being regularly made toward it.

The Mentor’s Mentor teaches how to live each of these roles effectively and how to recognize when to switch between them.

The Mentor’s Mentor is practical. The Mentor’s Mentor is inspiring. The Mentor’s Mentor is challenging. The Mentor’s Mentor is entertaining.

Absorb this book and you’ll be a better mentor, a better spouse, a better friend, a better boss, a better human being  learn more and buy book

Friday, November 29, 2019

Resume to Review: 7 tips to make your resume sparkle

 Your resume is a constantly evolving until you get hired!


                                               

    Recently at the Canada Job Expo at Metro Hall in Toronto I spend some time to review some of the attendees resumes and give them feedback. Here are some the suggestions and recommendations that I made

 1. Put your name in the middle of the resume. Your at the Star of the resume. Don't put it on the left or right.

 2.  The top third is the most important part of your resume

 3.  Have a clear objective that is clear and concise

 4.  Use the 3 bullet methods, Share the top three duties you had at your last job

5.   Share the last 3 jobs you had that are pertinent to the role you are applying for

6.  Resume should be maximum 2 pages. There are some roles that will make it longer I.T, developers, special experience, certifications

7.  Interests, volunteering are important aspects that should be shared on your resume

 Your resume will constantly evolve and change on an ongoing basis until you get hired!


                                                                          

Monday, January 14, 2019

Key Person of Influence: Book Review



                                                                      

       Jim Pagiamtzis review
      "Think book and powerful read. I found myself stopping multiple times and making notes! This is a book that I will read again for sure. So many easy ideas to execute

  10 of 10 stars!


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        About book

           Every industry revolves around Key People of Influence. Their names come up in conversation. They attract opportunity. They earn more money. Many people think it takes decades of hard work, academic qualifications and a generous measure of good luck to become a Key Person of Influence. This book shows that there is a strategy for fast-tracking your way to the inner circle of the industry you love. Your ability to succeed depends on your ability to influence. Start now by reading this book. This book is your invitation to the inner circle of your industry. buy book


        

Tuesday, September 4, 2018

Job Search Warrior: Book Review



                                                          


                 Jim Pagiamtzis Review:
                    It was fantastic book to read. Authentic story full of strategies, tips and expert advise that will give you the tools to succeed in your job search.


                   About book:
Are you a job searcher who is open to disrupting your job search?

The author advocates for a blended approach to your job search where you do all the traditional elements but are open to disruptive elements.

 In “Job Search Warrior” you will read about how to develop a positive mindset and how five job searchers did something new in their job searches – these topics are not usually covered in a job search book which make these elements disruptive.

You’ll also read about traditional elements of a job search such as résumés and interviews. Expect to come away with the following after reading “Job Search Warrior”: -1 tool that visually reminds you of your goals (Chapter 1) -5 examples of disrupting your job search (Chapters 7-8) -6 ways to develop a positive mindset that will help you to see new possibilities (Chapters 1-5) -6 elements that should be a part of your job search toolkit (Chapters 6-11) -18 references to hidden gems on the Internet (throughout the book) -40 posts from the author’s blog that will provide food for thought for your own job search journey (Section 3)

Job Search Warrior is a symbol for job searchers who are confident, focused and primed for action. The author would like to help you to become more like a Job Search Warrior.

Will you join him in the journey of becoming one?

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Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Golf Rules & Etiquette for Dummies: Book Review




                              

                  Jim Pagaimtzis Review:
                        "It was amazing read to learn, understand the finer points on not on how to golf but the ways to respect and understand the game. The holistic approach to rules, regulations and strategies to improve your game overal"


                    About book:
                               
How to stick to the rules -- and avoid the traps of the game Filled with tips and anecdotes from the pros plus the 34 rules of golf, this ideal companion to the top-selling Golf For Dummies, 2nd Edition includes:
  • Expert advice on the do's and don'ts of golf etiquette -- from dress code to betting on the game
  • Advice on how to survive a business golf outing -- plus tips on behavior as both a spectator and a player
  • The inside scoop on proper etiquette, from replacing divots to using your cell phone
            buy book   

Wednesday, February 14, 2018

21 Connections: Special Valentines Vidieo Interview with Matchmaking coach Carmelia Ray

In the last 10 years I have had the amazing experience to interview professionals in various industries. In a quick one take segment they have shared strategies tips and expert advice.


Carmelia Ray is dating coach with hit TV series and recently won Best Dating Coach 2018. In 2011 I interviewed her at business networking event where she gave tips and strategies on how to create powerful profile.


Check out her website for more information and download her book for free! Learn more

Read her recent article in Beyond Fashion Magazine Read more

Bonus: Also interview her on my radio show : Instant Chemistry: How to attract and keep your soulmate in 21st Century Listen

Monday, July 17, 2017

Book Review: The Email Lifeline




                                         

      Jim Pagiamtzis review

  "Tremendous information shared. Look forward to implementing and getting results fast!"


            About book

             Do you feel that your email marketing could be generating more income for you? Does it seem like other email marketers make more money - but they put in a lot less effort? In The Email Lifeline, Internet marketer Anik Singal explains why many email marketing efforts fail and shows how to make every email and campaign a success. A leading authority in digital publishing, Singal tells how he went from sending out emails that did nothing to becoming an email marketing magnate with over $100 million in sales. In these pages you’ll discover: • Why email traffic is more valuable than any other traffic - online or not. • How to dramatically build your email list, whether you prefer free or paid methods. • How to write emails that get people to click the “Buy” button. • How to choose the perfect products to promote. • Why event-based marketing is not only simple, but it’s ridiculously profitable. Your email list can make you independently wealthy, but only if you know the rules of the game. If you’re an email marketer who wants to increase your sales but doesn’t know how, this book is for you.

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Saturday, May 20, 2017

Special video interview with Tonya Hofmann: Networking and Speaking make a huge impact on your success

                                     
Check out the video below and comment as I share insights on my speaking journey with Tonya Hofmann on her World's Most Fabulous People







Thursday, February 16, 2017

Special spotlight video: Jim Pagiamtzis sharing insights on email marketing and success stories


              Jim Pagiatmzis is Core Certified Solution Provider since 2012. Served as Authorized Local Expert 2012-2014

                 In this video he shares insights on why email marketing is important in the 21st Century and why you should use the Constant Contact Platfrom

        I share success stories of 2 of clients Sujit K Reddy Author, speaker and HR specialist and Randy Ramadhin Real Estate agent and Author  


                  
   
              If you are serious in using the Constant Contact Platform then let's connect via phone to discuss and get started  lets connect                         

Thursday, January 12, 2017

Blogttalk interview: Instant Chemistry: How to attract and keep your soulmate in 21st Century with Carmelia Ray

 An amazing conversation with Award winning dating coach Carmelia Ray
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Carmelia Ray




          Amazing interview I did with Carmelia Ray at business  event in 2014



                           

Thursday, November 3, 2016

Book Review: Training and Developement for Dummies A Wiley Brand






    Book Review:
   "This was the first time I have read a Dummies book from beginning to end! It was an amazing journey to read all the strategies, tip and examples. Stopped so many time to underline and take note. It will propel my teaching to a new level for the 21st century" Jim Pagiamtzis Speaker, Author , Trainer with Constant contact and Public Speaker Association
 
Develop and deliver a robust employee training and development program
Training and Development For Dummies gives you the tools you need to develop a strong and effective training and development program. Covering the latest in talent development, this informative guide addresses classroom, virtual, and blended learning to open up your options and help you design the program that's right for your company. You'll explore the different modes of formal learning, including social learning, m-learning, and MOOCs, and delve into the benefits and implementation of self-directed and informal learning. The discussion covers mentoring and coaching, rotational and stretch assignments, and how to align talent development with the company's needs. You'll learn how to assess employee skills, design and deliver training, and evaluate each step of the process to achieve the goals of both the employee and the organization.
Most employees have some weaknesses in their skill sets. A robust training program allows you to strengthen those skills, and a development program brings all employees up to the highest possible level of productivity and success. This book helps you create consistency in your company by developing and delivering the exact training and development program your people need.
  • Develop a strong training and development program
  • Foster a supportive and innovative work environment
  • Learn about social learning, m-learning, and MOOCs
  • Assess and evaluate your staff more effectively



                                           

    Learn more and buy book

Saturday, December 19, 2015

Spotlight Interview: Sticky Branding: How to make you brand stand out in 2016



                                                                   



      It was great experience to read this amazing book and interview Author and Speaker on my blogtalk radio show  Click to listen









                                              
Author and Speaker Jeremy Miller

Friday, September 25, 2015

Book Review : Everybody Writes



                                                                                

      "Everybody Writes is a must read for anyone writing, blogging. Ann Handley give you the gold nuggets of wisdom that will give you the strategies,insights and tips to create more effective articles that you readership want to read! "   Jim Pagiamtzis Author, Speaker and Blogger

 Everybody Writes is a go-to guide to attracting and retaining customers through stellar online communication, because in our content-driven world, every one of us is, in fact, a writer. If you have a web site, you are a publisher. If you are on social media, you are in marketing.

And that means that we are all relying on our words to carry our marketing messages. We are all writers.

Yeah, but who cares about writing anymore?

 In a time-challenged world dominated by short and snappy, by click-bait headlines and Twitter streams and Instagram feeds and gifs and video and Snapchat and YOLO and LOL and #tbt... does the idea of focusing on writing seem pedantic and ordinary?

Actually, writing matters more now, not less. Our online words are our currency; they tell our customers who we are.
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Monday, August 17, 2015

Book Review: How To Network Anytime, Anywhere, with Anyone Book 1 Live events

                                                                                               


     "Think book powerful information that will change your insights and perspective that you can network and be effective! Bobby Umar and Ryan Coelho give you the strategic information your need to succeed" Jim Pagiamtzis Author Get Connected 21st Century, Speaker and Entrepreneur

Are you tired of feeling alone, awkward or anxious at networking events?

Don’t worry. You’re not alone.

Many people are not confident when it comes to networking. They either have not been taught how to do it or they are approaching it with an “old school” mentality. In this e-book, we will guide you through all you need to know to make authentic connections that will lead you to a future filled with opportunities.

Benefits of learning how to network include:
• Know how to effectively communicate with other people
• Navigate through difficult conversations
• Learn from people you might have never talked to before
• Build self-confidence and self-esteem
• Become a better presenter, negotiator and influencer
• Make your current relationships stronger and more meaningful

We have designed this book in a way that teaches you various tactics to use throughout the five stages of a live event networking opportunity, which include:

Stage 1: Preparing for Networking
Stage 2: Starting a Conversation
Stage 3: Carrying a Conversation
Stage 4: Ending a Conversation
Stage 5: The Follow-up

Coming up after this Book 1 is:
Book 2: Online & Social Media Networking
Book 3: One-on-one meetings

About the Author

Bobby Umar Bobby is a 4-time TEDx speaker, internationally published author, Huffington Post contributor and Leadership catalyst. A champion of authentic connection 'lost leaders' and heart-based leadership, Bobby brings an engaging presence, endless exuberance and dynamic people skills to his presentations. With a background in brand marketing, engineering and the performing arts, Bobby draws on his diverse 20-year career to lead Raeallan, whose mission is to discover, inspire and develop leadership in Gen Y and Gen X. Thousands of people across North America have felt an authentic connection with Bobby's energetic keynotes and funny personal stories on personal branding, networking and social media. He has been ranked the 4th biggest leadership influencer on social media and the 2nd best business coach to follow on Twitter. Learn more at http://raeallan.com Ryan Coelho With a passion for personal development and love of people, Ryan Coelho has dedicated the past few years of his life developing others and energizing audiences. He focuses on bringing a high energy approach to his presentations in order to get people excited about bettering themselves; learning to get what they want in life; and most importantly, finding out how to get out of their own to do so. Some key highlights of Ryan's career include speaking at TEDxRichmondHill; receiving a standing ovation from 1000 students at Queen's University; and producing his popular program personal development, Engineering Success. Learn more at http://RyanCoelho.com


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Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Book Review: How To Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less


                                                                                 



Whether selling, managing, negotiating, planning, collaborating, pitching, instructing-or on your knees with a marriage proposal-the secret of success is based on connecting with other people. Now that connection is infinitely easier to make through Nicholas Boothman's program of rapport by design.

How to Make People Like You in 90 Seconds or Less is the work of a master of Neuro-Linguistic Programming whose career is teaching corporations and groups the secrets of successful face-to-face communication.

 Aimed at establishing rapport-that stage between meeting and communicating-How to Make People Like You focuses on the concept of synchrony. It shows how to synchronize attitude, synchronize body language, and synchronize voice tone so that you instantly and imperceptibly become someone the other person likes.

Reinforcing these easy-to-learn skills is knowing how to read the other person's sensory preferences-most of us are visual, some are kinesthetic, and a minority are auditory. So when you say "I see what you mean" to a visual person, you're really speaking his language.

Along the way the book covers attitude, nervousness, words that open a conversation and words that shut it down, compliments, eye cues, the magic of opposites attracting, and more. It's how to make the best of the most important 90 seconds in any relationship, business or personal.

 "This book jammed pack with strategies, tips and practical exercises that will make you networking an effortless success!" Jim  Pagiamtzis

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Friday, July 31, 2015

Book Review: Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0

                                                                            

    "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters contains powerful strategies that you can apply today and make a drastic and effective change in your path to your career success" Jim Pagiamtzis

In the past year, 50-million jobs were filled in the United States  —  almost all without a job posting!
The jobs weren’t posted because of a change in the way employers hunt for candidates.  Today, employers can’t deal with the avalanche of resumes they would get if they posted the jobs.  So they are relying on a brand new digital armory to find the handful of “most qualified” recruits that they want to interview.

Employers have gone digital!

This move makes things easier for job hunters!  Any candidate with the right digital skills has more power and more opportunity to find and land a job than they have ever had before.
In David’s new book, co-author with Jay Levinson, called “Guerrilla Marketing for Job-Hunters 3.0”, he lays out the brand new tools and tactics to make you light up on the digital radar!
Sub-titled: “How to Stand Out from the Crowd and Tap into the Hidden Job Market Using Social Media and 999 other Tactics Today”, the new book goes beyond  ‘where to look’ for a job, to include ‘how to be found in the digital job marketplace’.  It took a guerilla marketer to spot this trend, and few job candidates are aware of it yet.  If you can grasp these simple digital techniques now, you will have a jump on all those who are still sending out resumes.  While resumes are still a critical element, job hunters also need digital strategies.
The new book tells how to use different social media at the same time, so job hunters can leverage online resources like ZoomInfo, LinkedIn, and Facebook, and take advantage of “the secret lives of top corporate recruiters”.  Job-hunters are advised on little-known search-engine optimization tricks used by those looking for employees.

At the same time, job hunters are coached on how to use the new tools to build online profiles that present their value to searchers.  Case stories are used to illustrate how to interview, and how to demonstrate this ability during the interview.

Drive to Own The “Means of Employment”

Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 is riding a great historical trend: the compelling need everyone feels for control of their fate.  People are taking control of their lives, and this means ownership of the means of employment.  We are in a renaissance of self-direction.  We all want to direct our own lives in an uncertain world, so we can expand our opportunities and our abilities.  Partly this comes from the current economic uncertainty; partly it reflects the history of the past century and more, which has been a striving towards the realization that people’s opinions matter!  We have always moved in the direction of greater freedom…because that is human nature.  We want to control our destinies.

“Taking control of your employment is especially important in today’s demographic because so many people are looking for new kinds of work  –  work that has meaning for them.  Our population is getting older  –  for the first time, there will be more people over 65 than under 5  — and older people are more reflective: they want to know they are doing something meaningful.  Our book helps provide a catalyst for their productivity.
In a digital age, you master the digital stage.
As the first multi-media book for job hunters, Guerilla Marketing for Job Hunters 3.0 has:
  • “Quick Response” Tag technology from Microsoft to deliver exclusive content
  • Digital tools to perform precession job searches and online placements of candidate values
  • Hot links for fast access to online tools
  • Tweets and other social media tools
About the “Guerilla” Series of Books

The “Guerilla” series has sold more than 22-million books in the past decade, providing effective advice to business owners and job seekers.  The series was launched with Guerilla Marketing, a technique maximizing innovation and creativity


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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

Book Review: In Pursuit of Principle and Profit -Bussiness Success Through Social Responsibility

                                                                               

Featuring interviews with business leaders who follow ethical standards and stories of their little-known companies, a comprehensive look at contemporary business ethics shows how social responsibility can lead to higher profits

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    " A comprehensive journey of how to attain profit and understand the impact that social responsibility carries in achieving that goal. Business matters but people are what makes it work!" Jim Pagiamtzis
                  

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Journey to Public Speakers Association Conference in San Antonio, Texas


 It was amazing four days of learn, sharing and socializing at the El Tropicano Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.

 Networking and learning from speakers from all over the United States and Nigeria

 Look forward creating amazing and awesome relationships!

 Join us in June 26-28th in 2016!


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Jim Pagiamtzis 1st day in San Antonio El Tropicano Riverwalk

Jim Pagiamtzis an the Riverwalk

Jim Pagiamtzis and the Alamo
                                                                 
                                                                  



Norma Hollis and Jim Pagiamtzis

Jim Pagiamtzis and Mike Breeze

Jim Pagiamtzis and Dylan Raymond

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Jim Pagiamtzis and Author Dylan Raymond



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