Jason Shick

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Stop “networking” and start “People Reading”

Jason Shick | May 5, 2010

“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” -Harry Truman 
I despise traditional networking but must admit, I’m becoming addicted to “people reading”. If you read this blog much you may be wondering who I borrowed this idea from. To the best of my knowledge, I came up with this one all by myself. [...]

Reputation vs. Integrity

Jason Shick | January 30, 2010

“It’s never too late to become the person you could have been.” -George Eliot
Reputation is how people perceive you. Integrity implies doing the right thing for the right reasons. Please don’t confuse integrity with reputation. As you develop yourself and become a person of character that is able to influence a following, it’s sometimes easy [...]

Book Review: Uncommon (Tony Dungy)

Jason Shick | July 20, 2009

In Uncommon, Tony Dungy explores the different aspects of what he considers marks the life of an Uncommon man (or woman). The structure is well thought out, easy to follow, and the ideas revealed are put so simply that they stick with you throughout the day and the week. There are six sections ranging from character and relationships to purpose and significance. Tony Dungy touches on all the important elements of a life uncommon.