August 2012

Marty Nemko: What Every Career-minded Person Should Know for 2013 and Beyond

Wed, Aug 1 2012 - 5:15pm

Not-Obvious Things Every Career-Minded Person Must Know in 2013 and Beyond
Marty Nemko, Career Coach; Former Columnist, SF Chronicle's Career Column; Host, "Work with Marty Nemko," KALW
In today's tough job market, career and job seekers are wise to consider under-the-radar careers. Dr. Nemko will reveal some rewarding but little-known gems. He'll also share what is working best for his clients in landing a job. Read more »

Geoffrey Nunberg: Ascent of the A-word

Wed, Aug 15 2012 - 6:00pm

Geoffrey Nunberg
Adjunct Full Professor, UC Berkeley School of Information; Author, Ascent of the A-Word: A--holism, the First Sixty Years 
Robert Sutton, Professor, Management Science & Engineering, Stanford University; Author, The No A--hole Rule - Moderator
It went from the mouths of WWII servicemen to the typewriter of a young Norman Mailer. By the 1970s it had become a staple of Neil Simon plays and Woody Allen movies. In 2000, George W. Read more »

Marty Nemko Discussion Series: Getting Promoted (Or at Least Not Laid Off)

Thu, Aug 16 2012 - 6:00pm

Getting Promoted (or at Least Not Laid Off)

Marty Nemko, Career Coach; Author; Former Columnist; Radio Host Read more »

US military intervention in Syria unlikely. What do you think?

US military intervention in Syria unlikely. What do you think?Gen. Dempsey: Situation in Syria complex | Video | abc7news.comabclocal.go.com

As we note the passing of Gore Vidal, we remember his Oct. 4, 2000, program at T...

As we note the passing of Gore Vidal, we remember his Oct. 4, 2000, program at The Commonwealth Club. Here's the audio: http://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archive/podcast/gore-vidal-10400Gore Vidal (10/4/00) | Commonwealth Club Read more »