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Take Yourself on a Workation
One of my favorite things to do in May between the semesters is to take a "workation" - part work, part vacation. I get more done on my workations than during most workweeks, because I am away from the day...
How to Punch Someone In the Brain
The mad scientist in me wants to invent a way to make a small incision around the top of the head, remove the skull cap gently, place my hand on someone's brain and punch it with the other one to...
Why Real Yankee Fans Hate Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter is retiring this year and it should have happened sooner. As evidenced by Joe Girardi being quoted saying that he isn't hosting a farewell tour, I think the Yankees are tired of him too. My few moments of...
Be Mean – Make Every Asset Necessary
We need to all do a better job of being mean - making every asset necessary. Make every asset necessary by looking at your people, your resources and your agenda. Do all of these meet your needs or are they...
Avoid Having Your Time Hijacked By Others
It is easy to allow ourselves to have our time wasted by others if we don't set clear expectations up front. To manage your time, and to prevent from having your time hijacked by others, set some clear expectations using...
Practicing Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline
Few are motivated by discipline or being yelled at by superiors. The best way to perform well in the work place is to have a high level of emotional intelligence, and ways to exhibit that include self-awareness and self-discipline. Self-awareness...
Join The 1000 Words or Less Challenge
Budget your spoken words today, and watch how your clarity improves, as well as the meaning behind your words. HR problems result from misspoken words, inappropriate language and selective listening more than pretty much anything else!...
Financial Literacy Month by Lovelyns Nacier
The month of April has been declared National Financial Literacy Month. Majority of consumers today experience financial difficulty of some sort, which has a significant impact in their everyday lives. According to financialliteracymonth.com, created by the experts at Money Management...
American Fried – Why the French Aren’t Fried at Work
Recently, the country of France passed a law banning work email after 6pm. This law, while restricting in a sense, gives credence to the notion that many of us are fried at work and need to have some limits placed...