Holidays and Hand Grenades
For some reason, it happens all the time…just when it looks like it is time to relax, we are closing in on the holidays, and hand grenades start flying. I know people don’t mean to do it. But they do. Read More …
Category: work
When The Bell Doesn’t Ring
When we have trained ourselves to follow certain habits, we sometimes fall behind when the bell doesn’t ring as expected. Or, we make lists, but don’t look at them. Or, we turn off our ringer, and the bell does ring, Read More …
Plow Ahead
In the spirit of winter, that hasn’t even yet arrived, we have had two snow events. One actually lasted for the better part of a day, nearly 24 hours of snowing…then, as quickly as it was here – it was Read More …
Back Up Plan
We might know exactly what we want, but when things don’t go as planned, be sure to have a back up plan. Sometimes, that plan will: cost you – as you have to invest in a new car, extending the Read More …
Open Door Policy
The best managers, co-workers and friends should have an open door policy. Who wants to have to knock and wait for permission to enter to speak freely about a project, their work or even what might be happening in their Read More …
Someone’s Schedule
When someone’s schedule gets changed, it might help them. Help them catch up. Help them take a breath. Help them reconnect. Help them re-engage. Help them take a look around and observe something new about the client they didn’t know Read More …
Imperfect World
We do live in an imperfect world. We cannot always be right, look beautiful or be on time. We can however, do our best. If we don’t think we are at our best, we can… apologize that we aren’t able Read More …
Keep Looking
If you can’t find it, keep looking. What are you looking for: In life? At work? In your bag? On your desk? From a restaurant, service provider, supplier or vendor? In your relationship? At home? In a file system – Read More …
Paying for Parking
In most urban areas, as well as suburban towns, paying for parking is pretty normal. Whether you are commuting to work, visiting the city, or running an errand to the only retail store that exits within 80 to 100 miles Read More …
It’s Not Fair
It’s not fair, but it is true. Whenever I go out and I order a Diet Coke, which is more rare these days than frequent, and it doesn’t taste right, I blame Coca Cola. They probably don’t have much to Read More …