Front of the Room
A trained singer or public speaker often stands at the front of the room, sharing their ideas, their direction and advice for the betterment of the rest of us. She tells you to sing. You sing. She says “Good afternoon!” Read More …
Tag: learn
Between You and Me
I don’t have a secret. I just wanted to confirm that there is a difference between you and me. Well, there are probably many, but in this case, and for today, I mean the answer to the question “Why do Read More …
Leaders or Producers
What is better, having stong leaders or producers? Neither or both??? I was once told, that we (our department) had to have a balance. Not everyone could be a leader, some had to actually be producers of the work. We Read More …
Second Chance
I wholeheartedly support giving someone, or a business, a second chance. Things happen. (Well, you know…) Traffic Snow Rain Traffic due to above mentioned snow or rain Slippery rails (anyone who has traveled SEPTA knows that delayed train excuse) Sick Read More …
Winning Isn’t Everything
Sometimes (not the Super Bowl of course), winning isn’t everything. The experience, the achievement of a personal best, the laughter among friends is the everything. I agree that certificates and medals and trophies for anything is wrong… because it fails Read More …
Up To Speed
After opening a new restaurant it takes a while for the entire staff to get up to speed; providing the best service and delivering the menu as the chef intended. Once they do, word should spread quickly. In the meantime, Read More …
Look Back
It is a good day, when you can look back and be proud of your past, your experiences and your accomplishments. This can be in the professional world, your business and yes, of course, your personal life, too. Who did Read More …
I’m Listening
Do you have advice to share with me? Ok, I’m listening…tell me what you think. I never would claim to be the one and only expert in all things. I am always looking to learn. Does this help me? Yes. Read More …
The Original
Thanks to education, sadly based on trademark infringement law, whenever I see a sign that says “We are the original.”, I say a quiet little prayer for the company. It is a defensive move and companies think that it is Read More …
Collective Experience
Both education and business rely in the collective experience of others to be successful. In education it is learning and reinterpreting concepts, following experiments, proofs and research – constantly building upon those who went before us. It is refined, corrected Read More …