2010-12-15T15:03:01Z News reporter Avis Thomas-Lester attempts to reinvent herself on the Internet tag:views.washingtonpost.com,2010:/on-success/rapid-reinvention/94 Copyright (c) 2010, WashingtonPost.Newsweek Interactive 2010-12-15T15:03:01Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-12-14:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/12/a_parachute_for_job_hunting.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-12-07T18:32:30Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-12-07:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/12/im_baaack.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-11-09T20:01:58Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-11-09:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/11/having_technical_difficulties_redux.html

Are you there? Is anybody seeing this? I'm actually not sure because we are having technical difficulties today. Welcome to the tech age, when very complicated computers and the Internet and gadgets of all sorts have made it possible for us to do amazingly interesting things, like research songs under the hair dryer at the beauty salon or find our way to a house in an unknown neighborhood with the help of a satelite floating...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-11-03T18:32:53Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-11-03:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/11/are_you_between_successes.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-28T18:20:29Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-28:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/im_20_years_old_1.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-26T17:24:45Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-26:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/michael_jackson_richest_dead_celeb.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-25T16:36:49Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-25:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/im_20_years_old.html

I read a story today from back when newspapers used to be newspapers and I got bluesy about what has happened to my business. That was not a good thing to do or a good state to be in when I needed to blog. Ugh. As the sign on my desk says, I am now a blogger, which has led to tremendous change in what I do and how I do it. Once upon a...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-21T19:40:27Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-21:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/ginnie_give_it_up_anita_dont_respond.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-18T16:43:46Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-18:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/twas_the_season_of_christmas.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-13T16:22:49Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-14:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/more_with_hr_expert_jim_hauden.html

Yesterday, we learned about troubles facing HR managers. Today, we learn about upcoming trends in the industry from Jim Haudan, CEO of Root Learning. But first, more about Haudan. ATL: Tell me about you. JH: I have a BA in Education and an MBA from the University of Toledo. I've had the privilege of working with some of the biggest names in business, including Gap Inc., PETCO, Dow Chemical, Pepsi, FirstEnergy, Taco Bell, and Hilton...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-13T16:24:49Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-13:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/from_coach_to.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-12T14:11:38Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-12:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/follow_me.html

Busy day. Have three interviews and have to return to doctor to see if the itchy, swollen bottom lip I woke up with at 4 a.m. is an allergic reaction to an antibiotic or a bug bite. Yuck, either way! On my way to talk, first, to Doug Laughlin, owner of an advertising agency in Arlington. He reinvented himself in a big way. Drafted out of high school, he snagged a job working in public...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-08T15:16:21Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-08:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/as_my_child_used_to.html

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Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-07T12:58:46Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-07:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/is_your_boss_lying_to_you.html

I haven't had a direct conversation with my boss for awhile. A colleague was telling me yesterday that he hadn't spoken with him for some time either. We wondered what that meant. Once upon a time, I didn't think about talking to my boss. I did my work and carried on. But in this time of corporate upheaval, many of us are more insecure about where we stand in the workplace. Talking to the person...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

Avis Thomas-Lester 2010-10-05T19:47:25Z tag:washingtonpost.com,2010-10-05:/on-success/rapid-reinvention2010/10/yogi.html

Okay, today I'm feeling pretty stiff. I told you yesterday about my plans to workout last night. I did. I didn't do yoga, but I did a combination of yoga, Pilates and other stuff that my gym calls "Body Flow." It was enjoyable, but since I hadn't worked out for awhile, I'm feeling it today. It's not too bad. I'm going to do some stretching during lunch and then work out again tonight. Anyway, yesterday...Please click on the title to continue reading this entry.

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