Let Me Count The Ways
It is mid-summer and part of the summer reading has been completed. Poetry and the classics are often on the list. I have always liked the sonnet “How Do I Love Thee?” Never one to be misunderstood in her romantic Read More …
Category: career
A First Time
There is always an opportunity for a first time experience…occasion, event, accomplishment. What you experience, learn or observe often depends on whether or not you will enjoy it, remember it or want to do it again and again. Being ready, Read More …
Top of the Minute
Everything used to be measured at the top of the hour, but not anymore. In this digital age, if you are not on time, at the top of the minute, you are late. No one under 20 – maybe 30 Read More …
Trendy and Classic
I am in the process of picking out finishes for a renovation in a bathroom and a kitchen. Shopping a lot online and there are many ways to sort and filter the finishes, the equipment and the accessories. One of Read More …
Wholesale Only
As a consumer, if I find a great place that makes, grows or sells cool stuff, seeing a sign that says “Wholesale Only” makes me, personally, kind of sad. You know, for me. And, of course for all the other Read More …
No, But…
It is totally fine to say no, but much better to just say yes first. Sometimes however, there is a negative before the positive. As in, the answer we received to our posed inquiry, “does that come with whipped cream?” Read More …
The 5 Stages
The kids are in the other room talking about the 5 stages. Where do they learn this stuff? Denial Bargaining Anger Sadness Acceptance These can (apparently) apply to more than just grieving…they can apply to customer service – or at Read More …
Following The Leader
It’s easier to say that you didn’t do anything wrong when you were following the leader. No matter how many One-Way, Do Not Enter, or Detour – Road Closed signs there are, if someone does it in front of you Read More …
New Vision
So much can be accomplished if you just make the time to create, give or ask for new vision. It could be simple, taking time for your future in the company, along with an updated mission statement. It could be Read More …
Freedom of Information
All day there have been celebrations across the country and the same occurred in our home. Before the festivities started, I (haha) had some free time. So, I watched a few TED talks – current development at Google in the Read More …