A Case for Employee Poaching When I left my government job many, many years ago I didn’t look back for a second. I remained friends with about five people who were not as crazy as the rest of the group. That government office was an even more […]
How do we lean in if the glass ceiling still exists in most places? It is a lovely day in the neighborhood today. The air is crisp yet gentle. The sun is shining but not blinding. Derek Jeter came through in a clutch at the bottom of the […]
When you ask an organ grinder for feedback you don’t want to hear from the monkey in the workplace Feedback is difficult for many to process both in personal and work realms. For some managers, providing feedback is akin to getting a root canal. For many […]
Rabbit, Rabbit on this Labor Day: May you be productive but balanced Rabbit, rabbit. Ok. Had to get that out of the way. Ever since boarding school I have said “rabbit, rabbit” every morning the first day of the month. I didn’t really dig into the […]
Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge: You spin me round and round the world It is Wacky Wednesday. In a week from today I will be traveling to Australia and can’t wait to meet the people, learn about the culture and take some great photographs of the landscape, […]
BS in the Workplace: The Psychology of a Hearty Laugh I drink a lot of coffee and a lot of Coke Zeros throughout my mornings. Consequently, no one is surprised when I have to excuse myself at a meeting to use the ladies room. It seems natural and […]
I was in a meeting today where people said no: is that allowed? I load up on caffeine, sugar and motivation. That is my daily ritual. I go to meetings, I get stuff done and the proverbial pat on the back is more handed tasks to take on. […]
The life queue Everyday and every morning I make a to-do list. These lists usually consist of things I need to get done in the more immediate future, namely that day. There are oftentimes some aspirational items on my list as well. I place said items on my […]
The psychology of an “easy button” vending machine in the workplace I wake up in the morning feeling like singing a ditty about a girl with a little too much to do and not enough time. I wake up in the morning feeling like singing a […]
A little bit of charm can go a long way in social justice efforts On a recent trip, I got to meet with great community leaders with grand passion and commitment for empowering communities and improving overall health. Sure many community activists are wacky and hold unique […]