I received some very unsettling news this morning. My former boss and a man who I greatly respected and considered a mentor died. From what I can gather by talking with a few of my former co-workers, it was unexpected. I never really thought about how such an event would affect me or my former … Continue reading When your (current or former) boss dies
Most of us are taught by our parents and teachers to think for ourselves. Many of us are taught to question when requests are illegal, impractical or illogical. No one explains that when you enter the work force, you ought to throw most of that advice out the window. You need to show you can … Continue reading Jump the hoops
Take a moment to be thankful today. Thankful for friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, strangers. Thank you for your encouragement and support in 2010. I can't wait for a great 2011!
Elysa Rice Tweeted a link to a post I whole heartedly agree with and one I've encouraged others to adopt. The post is all about How Holiday Cards Can Help You Network. I send holiday cards to keep in touch with old bosses, who I might want to use as a reference and co-workers I … Continue reading Holiday Cards Can Help You Network
Even if you are trying to be funny, this is one of those things that can easily be misinterpreted. And if done in front of other co-workers or clients, the chance for everything to fall apart grows exponentially. You might think it’s funny to treat Steve like a child and for example scold him for … Continue reading Don’t put your co-workers down