Jim Randel's (jimrandel) Blog

That’s right … the Welsh singer best known for songs like “Delilah” and “It’s Not Unusual.” I first became aware of Mr. Jones when I was 14 years old. I grew up in Perkins Township, Ohio – a very small town. No gas station or food store. No stop light. No stop signs. Only one thing: a very large ...

It is one thing to write books and e-letters about mental fortitude and the like. It is another to put it into practice on a daily basis. Last Thursday started like a normal day. I was excited as I put on a jacket and tie at 5 AM. I had a meeting on behalf of a client with a government official a...

Lately I have been blogging about the SNEAKY TRICKS business - about how businesses deceive people. The comments to my posts have been wonderful - with addenda and new ideas to add to my various lists. I was particularly thrilled when one comment suggested: "This should be an ongoing column at Hu...

Last week a friend of mine asked me to review his son's resume.  His son is graduating college next month and trying to get a job.  Since I know people in the business his son is interested in, he also thought I might be of some assistance (and I will try).The resume was by-the-book and well prep...