Whether or not you’ve personally visited the City of Sin, you’re probably familiar with its reputation. People go there to have a good time or escape the daily grind. They often eat and… Read More
It’s no secret that the traditional “career ladder” is not as common as it once was – some even say it’s gone already. Either way, the days of inching up through the ranks… Read More
It had been a great training session – people were engaged, excited, and learning some great skills to help them communicate more effectively and productively with co-workers. As people walked out of the… Read More
Why aren’t most of us better at disagreeing productively? Imagine that your best friend lives next door to you. You both have important job interviews for different companies at 9AM the next morning,… Read More
After watching Matt Cutts’ TED Talk, in which he urges us to try something new for 30 days, I decided to try something he mentioned, taking a picture every day for 30 days.… Read More
I was nervous as I walked into the gym. I had never done any kind of boxing, and was about to do my first class. The advertisements for this class boasted “you’ll burn… Read More
I was conducting a training session recently, and we were wrapping up the classroom portion for the day. As with many training sessions, we were discussing what the trainees would take with them… Read More
Recently I heard an executive say, “I don’t often believe in the value of team building programs…I’m not sure how much impact those shot-in-the-arm events can have. People attend, and they might get… Read More
What can Architects Teach us About Change? Use Physical Space Could someone become a better listener simply by rearranging her office? What if you arrange the desk, chairs, and computer so that the… Read More
Have you ever taken a look at your work life and wondered, “Where am I going?” “Why am I doing this?” “Will I be doing this same stuff the rest of my career?”… Read More
