Ralph Dopping

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QOTW 2013: Week 10: Do you think your advice will make things better?

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Hey, big boy, how hard is it to keep your cool? A little while ago I had a moment where I was upset with a friend for stepping into a personal issue I was having. I won’t regale you with the gory details. Suffice it to say that my anger boiled over because I don’t [...]

Creativity in Design: Can creating conflict within constraints yield results?

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Creative challenges have no borders I was reading an article on one of my regular haunts, Spin Sucks, which discussed the challenges with creativity in the PR world and offered ways to increase the level of creativity specific to the their industry. There were 3 factors identified which could increase the opportunity for more creative [...]

QOTW 2013: Week 9: If you say you’re a Professional then act like a Professional

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So, put your money where your mouth is, Mr Professional. Some of you may have noticed my recent absence from the usual social haunts. Well, ok, I was hoping someone would notice. This year has started out with a strong push toward finally achieving something in my career that I have been putting off for [...]

QOTW 2013: Week 8: I’m as busy as you. Who’s got time to listen to your story?

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Today we have all the time in the world. It’s that winter holiday Monday in Canada, Family Day, and not to forget our American friends, President’s Day. Let’s hope you get to enjoy it! We are taking full advantage of the holiday by slowing our roll, taking our time, getting some well due rest and [...]

Yes, It’s my birthday! That’s why I have a gift for YOU.

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Now the secret’s out. It’s Valentine’s Day AND it’s my birthday. A running total of 48 years on this big ole green and blue sphere have taught me a thing or two the biggest of which is to listen and learn. Funny, it took a long time to figure that one out. Well, as they [...]

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