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, 7
2011
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, 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, 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, 3
2011
How To Shush A Loud Cell Phone Talker
You've probably found yourself in a situation where you're unable to avoid hearing someone's cell phone conversation. He or she is simply speaking too loud and apparently doesn't realize that [...]
Dec, 29
2010
Shopping: Not Many Happy Returns
I'm not a big fan of shopping but I do consider myself to be a holiday shopping expert. During my time as TV News Reporter, I spent many days covering, [...]
Dec, 27
2010
Puzzles & Problem Solving
Faced with a tough challenge, it can be hard to imagine a solution. Over time the problem takes on a life of it's own and it seems like you'll never [...]
Dec, 13
2010
Stop Fearing Challenges
A shift in thinking can change the way you approach a challenge. It's about looking at the mountain ahead of you, not as an obstacle, but the start of a [...]