How do you determine what your time is worth? How about your expertise? Knowledge? Advice? We all give our advice and suggestions to friends and family for free. Is there a right time to stop this practice (maybe not for your family, but friends and friends of friends)? Kate Ottavio has not one, but two … Continue reading As you well know, Time is Money
The 10 Commandments of a Happy Work Life
As a follow-up to yesterday's post on the spread of negativity in the office, I thought I would offer a possible solution. One of my co-workers posted this article (available here) in his cubicle and it has slowly spread around the office. In my vicinity alone, I can count three other co-workers hanging it in … Continue reading The 10 Commandments of a Happy Work Life
It’s Contagious!
You might think nothing spreads through an office faster than a cold or a stomach virus, but you would be wrong. There is something faster: negative energy. Have you ever noticed how when one person is in a bad mood, everyone else around them catches it? Pretty soon it’s permeated the office like the smell … Continue reading It’s Contagious!
Leap of Faith: Part Duex
Some of you may remember my Leap of Faith post here from the beginning of March. I’m happy to report, it was worth it! While nothing solid has come of this rekindled connection, it has potential to be beneficial for everyone involved. That alone made the fear and possible rejection worthwhile. The response to my … Continue reading Leap of Faith: Part Duex
Scary Trend: Teacher-on-Teacher Bullying
A tweet this week from Richard Laermer citing an article from USA Today, "A new trend comes to light every single day. Today's: Teacher-on-teacher bullying," really concerned me, especially in light of the recent bullying case in South Hadley, Massachusetts. While the case referenced above involves teen on teen bullying, bullies come in all shapes, … Continue reading Scary Trend: Teacher-on-Teacher Bullying