Category Archives: Personal Thoughts

Standing out in a large crowd

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Gerard McLean

Last Christmas, a friend of mine who lives in New York City sent me a box of cookies from Levain Bakery. If you have never had a cookie from them, go right now and get one.. or two. I’ll wait. … Continue reading →

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I apologize for that expectation

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Gerard McLean

I apologize for setting that expectation. Apparently it was done during a weak moment of kindness, one that you are now making me wholeheartedly regret. I’m sorry I answered the phone on a Sunday morning. You mistook a moment of … Continue reading →

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Why you are unemployed

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Gerard McLean

I recently responded to a LinkedIn posting about why employers find it hard to find qualified employees despite the 9.x% unemployment rate. Someone responded to my comment with a long diatribe about why I was wrong. And he started off … Continue reading →

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I named mine Gerard

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Gerard McLean

I get a kick when pop culture recognizes the name “Gerard” because it happens so infrequently. Maybe it has something to do with the popularity of Gerard Butler. From the few to choose from though, Raymond’s cousin Gerard remains my … Continue reading →

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Why are you here?

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Gerard McLean

There is this trend going on in the social media world that almost every new industry goes through. The “fun” part of getting in there and connecting and talking and chatting is over and the Social Media Elites are finding … Continue reading →

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