Keep It To Yourself!
I sat there, diligently typing, as Kimmie rolled her chair over to mine when Georgette left the office. I knew what was coming. It happened every day. One person would…
YOU Choose How You Want It To Go!
I reached my hotel room at 1AM and wondered what the next day was going to hold for me. It had been the end of an extremely long day. I…
How To Be On The “They” Team
We all have a “they” team that we hate. You know what I’m talking about. The “they” at work that give us too much work, boss us around, and subscribe…
“WHY?” Can Be a Pain In The A$$ (But Answer Anyway)
His brow furrowed and a perspiration started to manifest itself on his upper lip when I asked it. Then, as quickly as the look of anger came upon him, his…
Ask “Why?”
I love when I get the opportunity to babysit my granddaughter! Watching her explore the world and learn new things is as exciting for me as it is for her. …
Do You Care?
We as leaders can’t make our people happy. Happiness is a personal choice. What we can do is manage the mood – the “how people feel” about their work, their…
SNL Got It Right…Humor Works
“Did you see it? It was HILARIOUS!” “YES! I did see it, and it WAS hilarious!” That has been the conversation amongst some as we’ve watched Saturday Night Live (SNL)…
Unconventional Team Connection
Growing up, my ol’ man had a nickname for everyone. I don’t know if it was because he couldn’t remember anyone’s name or because he thought it was funny. Whatever…
No Place to Go!
I walked into my Division Officer’s office and said (quite emotionally), “I’m not going to work for that a$$hole another day!” This wasn’t the first time my first line supervisor…