Laugh Lines: The ROI Of Fun At Work
I’ve worked with some major league a**holes in my life. The kind of people that made the working environment not just bad, they made it suck (that’s a technical term). …
Is It Your Way Or The Highway?
In my estimation, there are two types of people in this world; Mayonnaise people and Miracle Whip people. My Mother will not eat a sandwich without the hefty slather of…
Mistakes Are Expected (So Are Solutions)
Back in the olden days, when dinosaurs roamed the earth and thoughts were kept on “post-its” (and not a smart phone), I was in charge of the travel budget for…
Don’t Let Your Mouth Override Your Brain
This may be hard to believe but I have been accused of being somewhat abrupt. I have filters but, mostly, I let people know what I think. It goes with…
SIX THINGS ABOUT PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS
Giving someone their annual performance appraisal can be tricky if you aren’t mentally prepared. My first crack at debriefing someone was an eye opening experience! I had plenty of years…
Zucchini Bread and Leadership
I love to eat! And, because of this, I also love to cook. My cooking adventures started after my home economics class in the seventh grade (yes, I home economics…
Ask “Why?”
I love when I get the opportunity to babysit my granddaughter! Watching her explore the world and learn new things is as exciting for me as it is for her. …
Do You Care?
We as leaders can’t make our people happy. Happiness is a personal choice. What we can do is manage the mood – the “how people feel” about their work, their…
SNL Got It Right…Humor Works
“Did you see it? It was HILARIOUS!” “YES! I did see it, and it WAS hilarious!” That has been the conversation amongst some as we’ve watched Saturday Night Live (SNL)…
Make Fear Your Bitch!
I’m not afraid of the boogie man but I have watched enough episodes of “Snapped” on The Oxygen Channel to make me a tad fearful when my wife, Gwen, gives…