Does the Post Office Care About Customers
Recently, I've praised the US Postal Service for its efforts to shorten the time you spend waiting in line. I thought the agency had turned a corner in terms of [...]
Feb, 9
2011
Feb, 7
2011
Was the Salesman Wrong
One afternoon while writing this blog, I heard the gate to my patio open. Thinking I was getting a package delivered, I ran outside. But instead of the UPS guy, [...]
Feb, 2
2011
Did You Survive Tuesday
The next time Tuesday at 10 a.m. rolls around, take a deep breath. According to a survey of more than 3,000 employees, that's time when people are most stressed on [...]
Jan, 31
2011
Your Job: Are You a Wing or a Claw
A friend of mine often works late on the job. The problem isn't from an overly ambitious workload from her boss or a desire to pick up extra hours. Instead, [...]
Jan, 24
2011
Will Fountain Lady Change Your Behavior
The sight of a woman walking, texting, and then walking right into a shopping mall fountain made me laugh. The video has gone viral as another example of something dumb [...]
Jan, 19
2011
What Do Your Pants Say About Your Career
Go into your closet. I'm guessing that you have pants that are in several different sizes. Let's say one is a 32 inch waist and the other 34. Now answer [...]
Jan, 17
2011
Martin Luther King Jr. Picture: The Story
On the day when we remember Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy, I thought it would be interesting to talk about a man who was on the other side [...]
Jan, 12
2011
What The King’s Speech Taught Me About Coaching
The film, The King's Speech is an excellent movie that I'm sure it will do very well at the Oscars. For those who may be a bit shy about seeing [...]
Jan, 10
2011
Multitasking Morons
While driving down a major street the other day, I noticed something strange about a nearby car. Something was sticking out of the driver's window. As we both [...]
Jan, 5
2011
Scared of a Challenge: Think Movie Montage
Have you ever felt like the mountain climber who's standing at the bottom of the mountain? The climb ahead is intimidating. While most of us will never scale the highest [...]