http://www.fastcompany.com/tags/optimism The taxonomy view with a depth of 0. xx http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bj-mckay/28-years-motion/enthusiasm-lost-art <p>Living and working in the Midwest, I have had the opportunity to climb the corporate ladder quickly.  Throughout my last four years I have noticed a growing trend that is both threatening and dissappointing.  My enthusiasm for life, ideas, growth, and opportunity is being met with disbelief and criticism.  I've heard people say, &quot;is this guy for real?&quot;  Yes!  I'm for real, and the enthusiasm is genuine, and far from the contrived version worn by the opportunists putting on a show.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bj-mckay/28-years-motion/enthusiasm-lost-art">read more</a></p> empowering energy enthusiasm Fun midwest optimism serious young professional Leadership Careers Work/Life 901254 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 08:15:44 -0400 BJ McKay 901254 at http://www.fastcompany.com http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/rewriting-key-good-writing <p>Today is Thursday, so this post is on communication skills.</p> <p>Clear, crisp writing is an important communication skill.  Successful people are able to get across their ideas in an easily readable way.  I’ve been blessed.  Writing has always come easy to me.  I enjoy it.  Studying Journalism in college helped too.  There’s nothing like a critique from a Journalism professor to help you clean up your writing.</p> <p><a href="http://www.fastcompany.com/blog/bud-bilanich/success-common-sense/rewriting-key-good-writing">read more</a></p> business attire business etiquette career success common sense Communication skills interpersonal competence lgoal setting life success mentors optimism outstanding performance personal brand personal impact self confidence success Careers 719253 Thu, 21 Feb 2008 10:45:21 -0500 Bud Bilanich 719253 at http://www.fastcompany.com