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Added by Krissy on August 31, 2008 at 5:36pm — No Comments

我们是怎样的一代人

我们是怎样的一代人：

　　

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Added by Alice on December 7, 2007 at 3:29pm — No Comments

Going Back To School - A sense of being between worlds...

Lately, I have come to reflect upon the importance of identity in relation to work. Until now, while I recognised it, I don't think I thought about it very much in terms of how it affects my world-view and also my sense of place in the world. Let me explain.

I have been working for 14 years now. Back when I finished my undergrad degree in 1993, I was the typical young adult - eager beaver about getting into the workforce as soon as possible and making my mark in the world. In fact, I… Continue

Added by Frances Tay McHugh on November 20, 2007 at 5:28pm — 2 Comments

M4S Ebook

Hi friends. I am in the process of compiling an ebook with interview questions that I have sent to M4S members.

If you have received this list of questions, I hope you can reply.

Regards,

Colin
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Added by colinong on October 17, 2007 at 5:07pm — No Comments

Success!

Hi friends - will like to inform you that my mentoring blog on CNET Asia has been featured

http://asia.cnet.com/blogs/

Please look at the right part of the page (with mentoring)..

Colin

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Added by colinong on September 11, 2007 at 10:07pm — No Comments

2nd Life

I have 2 students who are involved in this project:

http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/singaporelocalnews/view/297856/1/.html

I am thinking aloud if effective mentoring can be done using this online platform - love to have your views :)

Cheers.

Colin
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Added by colinong on September 4, 2007 at 10:24pm — No Comments

Good Manners 101

This is what you never, never do.

A business associate of mine introduced me to this businessman with a start-up business here in the Philippines. As a favor to my friend, I offered to bring this guy around the city.

Filipino hospitality is legendary but, times like this, it is more of a curse.

Considering he barely knows anybody in the country, I offered my car for his use on the understanding that he has to pay my driver and gas up the car. I think that's on… Continue

Added by Sunny Cervantes on September 4, 2007 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Meebo below

Hi friends - I have added a Meebo message board on the left portion of this Ning site :)

Regards,

Colin
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Added by colinong on August 29, 2007 at 5:39pm — No Comments

The Value of Mentoring

We are a new start-up and from our experiences we believe finding suitable mentors can make the critical difference between success and failure of a venture. We have a couple of mentors with knowledge and expertise in marketing and IT stratagy and find their advice and knowledge essential to opening new doors and opportunites.

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Added by paul bilan on August 29, 2007 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Importance Of Delegation

You are a solo entrepreneur working around the clock. You're tired and quickly becoming burned out. You seem to spend an awful lot of time booking and rebooking appointments with clients, doing paper work and chasing up on unpaid bills - Why is it then that at the end of the month you just don't seem to have made very much money - hire someone? - You have got to be kidding, you're hardly earning enough to support yourself.

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Added by Krissy on August 24, 2007 at 12:29am — No Comments

Jack Canfield - About Mentoring

Hi. Found a Youtube link about mentoring by Jack Canfield
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Added by colinong on August 21, 2007 at 1:03am — No Comments

Mentoring Advisory Committee

Hi friends - I am setting up a Mentoring Advisory Committee for M4S@Ning - if you are interested in being part of this team, please send me a message..

The main advantage of joining this team is that you have priority of mentoring startups/new companies - this will give your organisation more visibility and reach in this growing industry.

Colin
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Added by colinong on August 20, 2007 at 10:34am — No Comments

Hi everyone!

First of all: tnx Colin for the invitation!

Do not get suprised if you have got a request ab ad. as a friend! I am a quality networker and also a ditt friend!

Hope to learn more about and from you!

Cordially, Naima

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Added by Naima Benali on August 20, 2007 at 12:10am — No Comments

Introduction

This is my first blog post in Ning - so here goes :)

I formed Mentors4Startups which is a platform to match Startups and Mentors together. I feel that there is a need for this as many young companies may not be able to get professional guidance in the early stages of development.

This is my observation as a seasoned mentor and social entrepreneur.

However, with a membership number of about 120, I feel that the pace in the… Continue

Added by colinong on August 16, 2007 at 10:35am — 2 Comments

A Rose By Any Other Name Becomes A Thorn

A friend of mine recently started a new business magazine in Singapore for SMEs. The magazine is called Bold Leaps. I sent him this article for his 3rd magazine run.

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A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME BECOMES A THORN
By Sunny Cervantes

Nowadays, naming children is akin to the science of branding. In America alone, there are kids named after top brands like Timberland, Chevy, Infiniti and L'Oreal. You want your very own million dollar baby? Then, give… Continue

Added by Sunny Cervantes on August 14, 2007 at 9:34am — 2 Comments