Comments on: Dreams do come true despite the layoff notice! http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/ The corporate blog of LinkedIn, the world's largest professional networking site. Sat, 12 Dec 2009 02:37:13 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Gareth James http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-10872 Gareth James Fri, 14 Aug 2009 09:25:40 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-10872 “Layoffs help you make decisions you probably should have already made.” -Wardo This is so true...just try and use life's knocks to your advantage. “Layoffs help you make decisions you probably should have already made.” -Wardo

This is so true…just try and use life’s knocks to your advantage.

]]> By: John Vasko http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-10352 John Vasko Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:29:24 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-10352 Great post Ron. These success stories are inspiring and empowering, especially in such uncertain times. I'm currently consulting with a small business order to help them create an online presence and we're starting with Linkedin. I'm sure that through the process, I will develop many insights as to how I can improve my personal brand and network. Thanks, John Vasko http://www.JohnVasko.com Great post Ron. These success stories are inspiring and empowering, especially in such uncertain times.

I’m currently consulting with a small business order to help them create an online presence and we’re starting with Linkedin. I’m sure that through the process, I will develop many insights as to how I can improve my personal brand and network.

Thanks, John Vasko http://www.JohnVasko.com

]]> By: Kathy Robinson, Career Coach http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9991 Kathy Robinson, Career Coach Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:28:21 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9991 LinkedIn has been an incredible, incredible resource both for job seekers as well as consultants. My career coaching clients have gotten the inside track on unposted jobs, executive networking opportunities, and key professional development insights. As a small business owner (and coach for small business owners), I've found it a remarkable tool to generate PR, potential clients, and an "expert status". I can't imagine what we did before this!! Kathy Robinson www.turningpointboston.com http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyrobinson LinkedIn has been an incredible, incredible resource both for job seekers as well as consultants. My career coaching clients have gotten the inside track on unposted jobs, executive networking opportunities, and key professional development insights.

As a small business owner (and coach for small business owners), I’ve found it a remarkable tool to generate PR, potential clients, and an “expert status”. I can’t imagine what we did before this!!

Kathy Robinson
http://www.turningpointboston.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/kathyrobinson

]]> By: Ward Tongen http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9930 Ward Tongen Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:30:30 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9930 "Layoffs help you make decisions you probably should have already made." -Wardo “Layoffs help you make decisions you probably should have already made.” -Wardo

]]> By: Zaki Haider http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9821 Zaki Haider Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:27:40 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9821 Inspiring stuff!! The self believe and determination is the key of your success. Had LinkedIn been not available you would have achieved the success by any other means. You just used this platform effectively and you have told others how to utilize these platforms and not just come here for fun to find old colleagues for just having lunch/parties. regards Zaki Haider Pakistan Inspiring stuff!!

The self believe and determination is the key of your success. Had LinkedIn been not available you would have achieved the success by any other means. You just used this platform effectively and you have told others how to utilize these platforms and not just come here for fun to find old colleagues for just having lunch/parties.

regards
Zaki Haider
Pakistan

]]> By: Antoinette Hayes http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9800 Antoinette Hayes Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:46:25 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9800 Ron, I think this is a great testimony to those who may still be afraid to step out on faith and become an independent consultant. Little do they know "it's a great thing." Continue to share your awesome story as it will inspire many. Keep encouraging others... Antoinette Hayes N-MyImage Ron,

I think this is a great testimony to those who may still be afraid to step out on faith and become an independent consultant. Little do they know “it’s a great thing.” Continue to share your awesome story as it will inspire many.

Keep encouraging others…
Antoinette Hayes
N-MyImage

]]> By: spirofrog http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9797 spirofrog Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:35:53 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9797 It´s great to read powerful stories like these. I am sure our youngsters desperately looking for fresher jobs and internships will see more stories like these happen in these R... days. Stay focused and things will happen. We will distribute these good News. Thomas Schulze http://www.spirofrog.de It´s great to read powerful stories like these.

I am sure our youngsters desperately looking for fresher jobs and internships will see more stories like these happen in these R… days.

Stay focused and things will happen. We will distribute these good News.

Thomas Schulze
http://www.spirofrog.de

]]> By: Manju M N http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9728 Manju M N Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:49:55 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9728 Hi Ron, Your experience shared is really a realtime situation i am going through.I joined linked in to get some insight as to how to start my own consultancy.I have valuable learning from your experience .Thanks for the inspiration. Hi Ron,
Your experience shared is really a realtime situation i am going through.I joined linked in to get some insight as to how to start my own consultancy.I have valuable learning from your experience .Thanks for the inspiration.

]]> By: Connie Anderson http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9571 Connie Anderson Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:21:31 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9571 Ron, thanks so much for sharing your story. Its stories such as this that give all of us hope and fortitude to keep moving forward and using the strategies on Linkedin. Best wishes to you Connie Anderson Ron, thanks so much for sharing your story. Its stories such as this that give all of us hope and fortitude to keep moving forward and using the strategies on Linkedin.

Best wishes to you
Connie Anderson

]]> By: Yolanda D. White http://blog.linkedin.com/2009/06/25/ron-lapedis-dreams-do-come-true-despite-the-layoff-notice/#comment-9560 Yolanda D. White Fri, 26 Jun 2009 17:01:03 +0000 http://blog.linkedin.com/?p=2920#comment-9560 Exactly. The thing about Dreams is that you have to wholeheartedly believe in them, in order to see them born. If we continue to hold on to the fatalistic images of jobs and the economy, none of us would dream at all. But like Ron, Dreams without action, are just ruminating thoughts. Linked in is one tool, in a multi-purpose toolbox, to bringing us closer to personal and professional dreams, if you believe it! Exactly. The thing about Dreams is that you have to wholeheartedly believe in them, in order to see them born. If we continue to hold on to the fatalistic images of jobs and the economy, none of us would dream at all. But like Ron, Dreams without action, are just ruminating thoughts. Linked in is one tool, in a multi-purpose toolbox, to bringing us closer to personal and professional dreams, if you believe it!

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