Jim Katzaman

  Jim Katzaman is a manager at Largo Financial Services. A writer by trade, he graduated from Lebanon Valley College, Pennsylvania, with a Bachelor of Arts in English. He enlisted in the Air Force and served for 25 years in public affairs – better known in the civilian world as public relations. He also earned an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science in Public Affairs. Since retiring, he has been a consultant and in the federal General Service as a public affairs specialist. He also acquired life and health insurance licenses, which resulted in his present affiliation with Largo Financial Services. In addition to expertise in financial affairs, he gathers the majority of his story content from Twitter chats. This has led him to publish about a wide range of topics such as social media, marketing, sexual harassment, workplace trends, productivity and financial management. Medium has named him a top writer in social media.

     



182 Stories by Jim Katzaman

Engagement is a four-letter word

Engagement is one of the big buzzwords in social and professional circles. It promises greatness but often rings hollow. Mark Babbitt’s frustration is palpable....
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Listening to others pays dividends

With an ear toward social first, Twitter can still be a profitable marketing platform. That begins with keeping one’s inner money grabber in check,...
3 min read 161

Disease from China Goes Viral

Fitting for health scares, searing images depict people wearing masks. Not sure when the fast-spreading coronavirus will strike, those threatened know infection could be...
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Employing LinkedIn is Job 1

LinkedIn inspires love-hate relationships. Users swear by it or swear at it. Those in the middle simply don’t use it. Jeff Sheehan is a...
3 min read 289

A Good Life is Habit Forming

Overthinking is overwrought. Just a few simple habits will make a great difference throughout the day. That’s the premise of Amy Landino’s book, “Good...
6 min read 441

Influencers Perform in the Spotlight

Influencer marketing is a game of standing out. The result is a memorable — and credible — connection to a product or service. This...
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In Search Of the Vanishing Human in HR

Human resources is almost a misnomer. People still have the ultimate say, but increased deferment to technology and processes strips away the human element....
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Cut Through the Clutter and Say Thanks

A spirit resonates among leaders who look after their workers. Theodora Manjo sums it up this way: “Real leaders are in the trenches with...
9 min read 162

Pitch right down the middle

Ideas are only as good as their pitches, and pros are the masters of pitch selection to improve business proposals. Three of the best...
8 min read 284

Companies reap rewards from customer service

Thriving companies owe their success to customer service. This includes business-to-customer and business-to-business transactions. “It’s a topic that’s very close to my heart as...
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How to know your price is right

How much do you charge for you? That’s a head-scratcher for startup and freelance entrepreneurs alike. What is reasonable? Is modesty your downfall? Michael...
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The proof is in the coaching

A coach can bring a boom to business. That puts a premium on hiring the right person. “If you want to be a better...
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