Carl E. Reid

Happy Birthday to Me and United States Marine Corps

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:30:01 PST

www.Marines.com

Older than the country of the United States, the birth date of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is November 10th, 1775. It was established at Tunn Tavern located in Philadelphia, PA. There is a video below to preview what Marine Corps traditions happen tonight at the celebration ball.

After our biological birthday, each year every Marine around the world is empowered to celebrate 11-10-1775 as their second birthday. So tonight we pull out our dress blues uniform to attend the local Marine Corps ball. The oldest and youngest Marine cut the cake at the ball. For more Marine Corps history visit United States Marines Virtual Birthplace Memorial.

A couple of associations I belong to are the Marine Corps League Westchester detachment #254 and Together We Served. The Marine Corps League Westchester is currently on high alert with all hands on deck to assist the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation. So now you know it's been Marines that have made Santa Claus look good all these years by helping him distribute toys around the world in one night on Christmas eve.

Siempre Fi and Happy Birthday
to all my Marine Corps brothers and sisters.

Our Marine Corps birthday would not be complete
with a review of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Team

Carl E. Reid, CSI - USMC 79/80 www.SavvyIntrapreneur.com

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Expecting Government to Fix Job Woes is a Bad Dream

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:49:15 PDT

Expecting the U. S. government, politicians, Congress or President Obama's Administration to act alone in bringing the United States out of its economic tail spin, is a deadly and selfish thought by U. S. Citizens. We need more individuals, organizations and corporations to step up and do their part. Visit the President Awards Volunteer Cafe to see how you can help unemployed neighbors in your community get back to work.

If you don't have time to volunteer, consider purchasing 10 copies (or whatever you can afford) of Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs by Rod Colon and give them out to job seekers who cross your path. Donate the books to a church or community organization. Corporate Human Resource departments can purchase 50 or more discounted copies to give to exiting staff. Staffing, consulting and recruiting companies can increase job landings to satisfy more client requirements by giving out this book to candidates in a job search. Online job boards and employment social networks, like LinkedIn, Monster, The Ladders and CareerBuilder, can sky rocket their community friendly reputation and keep stock holders happy by distributing this book to premium members. I had the distinct honor of writing the "foreword" in this fast selling book that has helped many people land jobs.

As acting Executive Director for Empowering Today's Professionals, my first leadership initiative is spearheading a search for an Executive Director. Please shoot me a note for a copy of the Executive Director job description forEmpowering Today's Professionals , if you know someone that has the mind set of an entrepreneur or intrapreneur, with senior management non-profit experience.

OK, let's not make a big deal out of it. As a directive of its Executive Committee, I have had to step up as acting Executive Director for Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP). As if being Chief Operations Officer wasn't enough.

I thoroughly embrace the opportunity to continue my pro bono leadership services to the thousands of global community career professionals, CEO of ME, Inc. business owners, supporters, advisors, faculty leaders and volunteer members who support Empowering Today's Professionals. As ETP Founder Rod Colon always says, "It's the right thing to do" to get America back to work.

With over 70% of its members employed or running full time businesses, the job search and career management education programs provided by Empowering Today's Professionals are proven to work.

ABOUT Carl E. Reid, CSI
"Success Synergy thru Intrapreneur Savvy, Human Capital and Tech Strategy"
With corporate travels from the mail room to the board room, Carl E. Reid knows what it takes to be successful. He has over 40 years of business experience, including 27 years as a technology expert, 16 years as a business career coach and 18 years as a successful entrepreneur. Carl has been a professional blogger and social media strategist since 2004. In addition to being a sought after speaker and published author, he has coached and inspired hundreds of people to land jobs and start successful businesses. Carl is Chief Operations Officer for Empowering Today's Professionals and "Foreword" author in fast selling book Win the Race for 21st Century Jobs.
*** Tel: 201-222-5390 - Email: Carl[AT]etpnetwork[DOT]ORG ****

How to Gain Strength from Your Network in Challenging Times (video)

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Tue, 03 May 2011 21:17:56 PDT

I had the awesome opportunity of speaking at a fund raiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The theme was An Evening With Master Networkers. If you're going through some challenging times, need a job, or new clients, in this video I share 3 lessons I learned on how to adapt, improvise and overcome.

Rod Colon was master of ceremonies, with Aaron and Laura Cohen as hosts. I was humbled by the group of talented speakers telling their inspiring personal stories about their networking experiences creating success. View all speaker presentations.

Are You a Professional Gambler

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:11:49 PDT

I Will Be a Guest on Your Career is Calling Radio Show Sun 2/20 8AM EST

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 07:15:59 PST

Hosted by Rod Colon and Frank Kovacs on www.1077TheBronc.com, we'll discuss why now is the best time to develop part time supplemental income. This is crucial to career management survival, as part of a career back up plan. It makes all the difference between making a living and LIVING LIFE. If a person is willing to put in overtime building someone else's business, why not siphon 1-2 hours a day developing your own secondary income . . . just in case?

In 1985 Gifford Pinchot coined the word "Intrapreneur" in his ground breaking book Intrapreneuring.

An Intrapreneur is a career professional with an entrepreneurial spirit, seeking out opportunities for their employer's company. IBM was one of the first companies to prove intrapreneurship works successfully as a viable and profitable business model. IBM empowered each employee to be an intrapreneur, when it created a separate company to sell personal computers back in the 80s. Since then, many other companies have adopted Intraprenuer programs for employees.

Improving on this "proof of concept" actually working in the real world, Savvy Intrapreneurs stay open to opportunities that benefit their company and themselves. Both entities profit when Savvy Intrapreneurs run their careers like a business.

These days, 2 years at a job is a lifetime. Being a Savvy Intrapreneur positions a person for:

Giving yourself a raise, when a company won't.
Eliminating the #1 fear at work.
Being able to provide those little extras to your personal board of directors, beyond a primary source of income being used for maintaining basic household operations.
Having a career management insurance plan, which makes unemployment insurance look like child's play.

Powerful Interview Close Gets Job Offers

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:21:56 PST

(see video below)
I had the awesome opportunity to speak at the ETP Charlotte Networking Group. This career management training education team located in Charlotte, NC is hosted by Empowering Today's Professionals (ETP) faculty leader Amanda Sherman. She is also CEO and founder of Gala Affairs by ATUrBest, which provides event planning services in the Charlotte area. On behalf of the ETP executive committee, I also had the honor of presenting a leadership excellence award to Amanda. This places Mrs. Sherman in the ETP Who's Who Hall of Fame, for outstanding leadership in pioneering the Charlotte Networking Group, as a local community service for over a year.

In this training session I covered the topic of Running Your Career with a Business Owner Mentality, as the CEO of ME, Inc.. One of the hats worn by business owners is being a sales person. Selling definitely comes into play during a job interview. The end of an interview is your opportunity to help the interviewer decide that you are the best candidate for the job. ETP member, Tiana Reid, shot the video below. I think she got my best side :-) Whether you're the first, middle or last person being interviewed, this closing creates a memorable "Wow" moment. Each interviewer will definitely remember you. Practice this close using a recording device and the mirror to achieve a high impact value proposition that eliminates the competition.

Rainmaker Complex Syndrome

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:37 PST

This is an affliction I have had since childhood. I'm not sure if it is hereditary, although my father never knew a stranger he would not help. I don't know of a doctor that has been able to suggest a cure, not that I have actually sought out medical advice.

People who have encountered a person with rainmaker complex syndrome will most surely have a lasting experience, which is not easily forgotten. Receivers of these rare encounters with rainmaker complex syndrome persons, usually pass on their positive experience to others that cross their paths.

Do you have this ailment? The symptoms for rainmaker complex syndrome are quite obvious:

Uncontrollable urge to help others succeed.
Hot flashes of people succeeding, whom you have helped. Understand the true life time benefits of Zig Ziglar's powerful statement, "if you help enough people get what they want, you will get what you want.
Intermittent bursts of collaborative conversation. Selflessly network as an engagement where you ask "how can I help you?" with no thought of reciprocal consideration.
Insatiable appetite to constantly make connections. This may include putting your credibility on the line to personally connect a person who needs something with another person who has something.
Aching motivation for self improvement. Constantly improve interpersonal skills, like reading How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale Carnegie or Skill with People by Les Giblin.
Taking a feverish interest in community, but understand local actions do impact the global community at large.
Be the person that friends, associates, coworkers, managers and executives go to for solving problems and making things happen.
Compulsively being proactive about taking action and initiative to insure team success.
Constant ear aches from listening, as a way to open opportunities that benefit individuals and companies around you.
High energy from recognizing your network as the most valuable human capital, which can be leveraged as a commodity to do good for people.
Severe spasms in being a person of influence at the center of your network.
Euphoric sensation results from striving to be a person who leads by example, while following the principles outlined in The Servant Leader: How to Build a Creative Team, Develop Great Morale, and Improve Bottom-Line Performance by James A. Autry.
Keen vision in truly understanding readers are leaders, by using dead time to read 10 minutes a day.
Emanating warm charisma by projecting people into the success stratosphere, through generous doses of edification.

If you experience these symptoms or meet anyone with the ailment of rainmaker complex syndrome, I guarantee success is surely an outcome in the immediate future for both of you.

Selling is a By Product of Developing Relationships, Not a Goal

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Thu, 06 Jan 2011 06:00:37 PST

Networking strategist, Mindy Selinger, has a down home way of succinctly distilling the true essence of developing win-win-win human relationships. Whether you are a networking newbie or power networker Mindy's book, Face to Face Networking Skills In a Social Media World, provides one of the best primers on networking. In today's economy, networking as a survival tool and front page news are interwoven into daily conversations. The shyest of professionals in a job search, employees and entrepreneurs can put their business into high gear, by reading this networking course contained in 90 pages.

Right up front, Mindy provides a cautionary tale that hits the reader in the gut. Selling has nothing to do with networking. Power networking authors like Rick Frishman (Networking Magic) and Keith Ferrazzi (Never Eat Alone) certainly give solid definitions on what networking is about. Ms. Selinger deftly reintroduces John Naisbett's (Megatrends) definition that networking is "the exchange of ideas, information and resources". No where in that statement does "selling" appear. This means "selling" has no place in initial networking conversations.

The grand finale of reading this book is Mindy inviting readers to continue their networking training with lunch and learn continuing education, which she provides to groups. Just like success, developing good relationship networking skills is an ongoing journey, which Mindy Selinger teaches so well. She also provides venues to practice networking techniques around the United States with NetworkingEventFinders.com, which Mindy founded.

Testimonials of What others Say About Carl E. Reid

noreply@blogger.com (Carl E. Reid) — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:13:05 PDT

“Carl is a professional to the "n-th" degree. He help me in my success as the ETP Lamplighter Editor-in-Chief by providing superbly written articles and welcome messages, and continues to help as an expert in the business development field with my company Burke and Chase Career Management Services. His savvy in the business development space and his use of social media is like no other. I highly recommend his services to any business!” Scott Chase, Lamplighter Newsletter Editor-in-Chief, ETP Network

“Carl is a person who sees the big picture in terms of what business trends are about to become hot items. He also keeps his cool under pressure, and as a result that helps with his ability to build consensus among others.” Peter Vasseur, Senior Programmer Analyst, TRC --- an AIG Company

“I have known Carl for over 6 years. He is an impressive coach with a gift of teaching professionals how to look at themselves as a business. Carl is a good friend and business associate who is always looking to help and support other professionals - "Fabulous Connector"” Rod Colon,

“Carl is interested in your success and that is invaluable! Each time I've contacted Carl to resolve technical problems he's committed his time, energy and expertise to deliver solutions. His technical skills are extensive and he thinks out of the box when needed. His ability to translate his knowledge to useful, applied results is consistent. Not only has Carl resolved my technical problems, his positive attitude and commitment to my success has left me more competent and ready to face the next challenge. Without reservation I recommend Carl as an IT Professionall and Business Coach.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert Janice Lee Juvrud

Hired Carl as a Business Consultant in 2008, and hired Carl more than once. “Carl is an excellent Career Coach; Speaker; and is detailed oriented when it comes to getting you on track. He has a way of bringing out your true potential. He is a hard working man that believes when you set out to succeed you only have to work smart not hard.” Amanda Sherman, Owner, AtUrBest Wedding And Event Planners

“Carl and I have served together in various interest groups. Much to my good fortune, I have witnessed Carl's expert career coaching tutelage over the years that I have known him. It is this priceless gift that enables all who work with him gain long term knowledge. Carl's positive attitude is an inspiration to anyone who meets him. I highly recommend Carl for any endeavor he wishes to take on.” Denise Quintard, QA ENGINEER, Virgin Mobile USA

“Carl was the turning point in our organizations ability to move to the next level in our IT operations. His expert knowledge of our new help desk ticketing system along with his exceptional abilities to influence, persuade, and project manage was the unequaled combination of skills we needed to get through the implementation of the system.” Top qualities: Expert, Good Value Esteban Quinones,

“As the former Executive Director of Canarsie Aware, Inc., I had the pleasure of working with Carl for over 6 years where he provided my IT expertise. Because he always acted professionally and ethically and always provided quality services at a fair price, I have utilized his services at other settings and will continue to do so. I wish all businessmen thought and acted like Carl.” Frank Mannarino

“E-learning is a wonderful thing but it's made leaps and bounds better when the instructor uses the "stacked approach" -- which I define as obvious enthusiasm sitting comfortably on a bedrock of unrivaled expertise. I had the pleasure of experiencing this kind of training when I retained the services of Carl Reid (SavvyIntrapreneur) to teach me "everything he knew" about blogs and blogging. Let me cut to the chase: I now have a terrific blog but more importantly, I now have a terrific blog which I understand how to use effectively. Mind if I try saving you some time? When it comes to the online world and social media, if you need specialized training or coaching, call Carl Reid first. I guarantee you won't need to make a second phone call.” Chip Hartman, Managing Member, Meridiasystems.com, LLC

“I have had the pleasure to work with Carl on Projects for the ETPNetwork and Burke & Chase Career Management Resources. Through Carl's mentoring and keen business savvy I was able to take an idea and create a successful business of my own. Carl is one of those rare and fortunate people who possess a natural magnetism and a generous spirit something the business world needs more of and I'm grateful to have him in my corner. Carl is a great motivator and mentor, his keen business savvy enabled me to create the Career Helpdesk. Carl's belief in me and the CareerHelpdesk was empowering. I highly recommend Carl Reid, he is honest, forthright, direct, and professional.” Cathy Burke Matiatos, CEO, Burke & Chase Career Management Resources

“Carl is one of the most generous and considerate people I have ever met. Hard working and always professional, Carl is that unique person who combines knowledge, communication skills and social know-how to produce amazing results. I heartily recommend him - without reservation - to anyone fortunate enough to require his services.” Bruce Newman, Vice President, The Productivity Institute, LLC

“Starting a business is difficult. It has been comforting and stabilizing to be able to talk to someone who is interested in my success and who has a wider view than I do. Carl has helped me through several situations where I was a little paralyzed with what I should do. He has been invaluable to me in these situations. It is very encouraging to know that Carl is interested in my success and that he wants to be a part of it and to help me grow to a mature company. I would absolutely recommend Carl to anyone who needs help developing their business, from startup to a mature business looking for new markets or new ways of doing things. Carl brings a tremendous amount of experience to the table and I have felt the benefit of that experience. His key strength is the ability to originate and implement change. Carl's philosophy is "Each of our clients must become successful if we are to be successful".”Top qualities: Great Results, Expert Phyllis Shelton, CEO and Founder of iPower Global Solutions

“What can be said about Carl Reid that hasnt been said already. Detalied oriented, tech entrepreneur. who alwayd goes the extra mile. A tremendous asset to LISTA and has helped me grow LISTA to where we are today.” Jose Marquez, President/CEO, LISTA

“Carl is an amazing human being in his capacity to network and expand on creative ideas, projects, business overall. He is man of extreme integrity and a man of his word! He enhances any project he focuses on.”

John Monte, Founder/Owner, Monte Consulting

“Carl has shown by example how to have a successful business. His advice has been priceless. His generosity goes without saying. He is one of a kind.” Rosita Arce Ramos, Owner, Me, Inc. aka RC Corporation

“I worked with Carl on a board of directors. He was the President of the board. He provided strong leadership and allowed creative ideas to flow. He is very consistent and reliable. I know him for being a man of his word. I would be on his team again. Ted Santos, CEO, Turnaround Investment Partners, Inc.

“Carl has proven to be a true business partner who seeks the best results for all parties. Carl's positive, upbeat attitude coupled with his deep personal and subject matter skills leave both me and our customers with a feeling that we are working with a true professional.” Rick Gyan, General Manager, Solutions By Design

“I recommend Carl because of his professional conduct and his technical expertise. He has expert level knowledge of LAN hardware and enterprise software, which I observed while he was a senior server support technician at JP Morgan. His expertise included troubleshooting, upgrading and building new network application servers. He is a great guy to have on your team.”

Gail Pilgrim, Associate, JPMorgan

“Carl is an inventive, out-of-the-box thinker and offers ideas and ways to implement them. Carl has also given me advice about different ideas that will expand my business that I operate while working a full time job. Carl has owned and operated his own business for a number of years and is always willing to help others with their businesses as well. I highly recommend C.E. Reid!” Top qualities: Personable, Expert Ciprianna Shockley,

“Carl is the consummate professional who goes above and beyond the call of duty. He is a wonderful person and I endorse him through and through.” Top qualities: Great Results, Personable Nazo Haroutunian,

“Carl Reid, as the Savvy Intrapreneur and a friend, has always challenged me to achieve higher levels of excellence with my organization. His commitment to HPNG, LISTA and numerous other Hispanic and minority organizations, has made him a highly regarded member of our Community. I personally rely on Carl as a resource of business and technical skills and along with boundless encouragement, he always more than delivers.” Ali Curi, Producer, Business workshops and events focused on the Hispanic market, Hispanic Professionals Networking Group (HPNG)

“Carl has provided me with expert, superior service on several occasions. From our first interaction in the mid 90s through his continued support today, Carl has delivered on-time, creative, cost effective IT solutions with great integrity and genuine consideration. If you're like me and demand Total Quality Management, I highly recommend Carl Reid for all your IT support.” Top qualities: Great Results, Expert

Frank Mannarino,

“I have had the opprotunity to work will Carl over several years & he is a detailed & movitvated individual in the workforce. Carl is a very postive roll model for helping others define & develop their skills abroad. Carl would be a exceptional asset to any organization.” Edith Naughton, Associate, J.P. MORGAN CHASE & CO.

“In way I owe everything I know to the knowledge and unselfishness of Carl Reid. Carl is person willing to always help other, always give a good advice and push you on the right direction. I have known Carl since 1996 and ever since I gained a great deal of respect for Carl both for work ethics and technical skills. From expert knowledge of Lotus Notes to starting his own it consulting firm Carl is always looking to do thing better. A great friend and great motivator,.” Carlos Hernandez, Groupware Engineer, JPMorgan Chase

“Carl was a consummate professional, diligent, focused and driven to continuous improvement. He was always thinking out of the box and surpassed service levels on all his assignments. It was a pleasure to work with Carl.” Joseph Vinci, Manager, BANI vendor for JP Morgan Chase

“Perhaps it says something that I'm writing my recommendation way back on one of Carl's earliest jobs, but that in itself says something about Carl....he is a very special person. When I met him 20 years ago, I knew that he was not your everyday working colleague. His unique leadership and personal interaction skills were evident - even early in his career. Over the years he has blossomed as a dynamic professional who continues to put the needs of others before his own. Carl is real - he is honest - he is caring. He is a wise businessman - and a true friend to everyone he meets. Carl realizes that each one of us has the potential of making a difference and he has dedicated his life to helping others reach their goals and dreams. I thank God for putting Carl in my life.” Peggy Budnik, Senior Management Consultant, New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation