World of Work
Videos That Teach Us About Ourselves
When I can learn something about myself, it's worth the time and effort it takes. It's especially valuable when I can do it, just by watching a short video. Videos worth sharing….. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, talks about why we have too few women leaders. She points out the unconscious behavior that we are…
Read MoreHow’s That LinkedIn Profile Working For You?
Yeah, I know that's a bit snarky. Honestly, most people aren't happy with their LinkedIn profile, but they don't do anything about it. It's like having a bad haircut and hoping 1) no one notices (ummm, yeah) and 2) as it grows out, it will look better. (It never does.) Photo by Robert Glen Fogarty.…
Read MoreSlowing Down the Mind
"I have no idea what you just said." These are the words that came out of a mentor's mouth, after listening to me talk uninterrupted, about things going on in my newest business, My Alumni Link. It's not the first time I've heard those words. One of my friends had told me this about a…
Read MoreMaintaining Peak Performance, Even When Crazy Busy
This morning, I received an email from one of my blogging buddies, where she said,"Everyone I speak to seems to be so completely overwhelmed. I have been, too." I don't think this is a short-term condition. Witness the popularity of the phrase, "crazy busy." Photo by eyesplash Mikul. It's not just work that is causing…
Read MoreSharing the Good Stuff: Resources for Work and Life
One of the joys of having a blog is being able to share the good stuff that I find, whether it's books, blogs, classes, or videos. Here's a list of resources worth sharing, for smarter work and better living. All of these speakers and authors provide truth that can spur us on to be our…
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