After all this discussion of how social media benefits mentors and mentees, I started thinking how it can benefit children still in school. To get more insight into how kids are already using social media, I contacted my friend and one of my first mentors, Jen Reeves. Jen is a former News Producer and Reynolds … Continue reading Social Media for Children
Decisions, Decisions
I hate making decisions. I want to get everyone’s opinions and suggestions and thoughts before I commit to almost anything from what to make for dinner to an idea in the office. While this mentality ensures I’m not stepping on any toes, or making any one angry, it also means I can miss out when … Continue reading Decisions, Decisions
Misinterpreted News Stories
The longer I work in a cubicle, the more I realize the cast of characters is the same no matter where you work. Do you have that person in your office that reads/watches/listens to the news but some how gets the story completely wrong and then tries to use it as a conversation starter? Or … Continue reading Misinterpreted News Stories
Procedures
To follow-up my When the Boss is Away post and to expound on a tweet from Monday, I do not understand how when a manager is away, some people think all forms of procedure go out the window. My tweet from Monday was “if someone higher up than me would say no to your request, … Continue reading Procedures
Work Family Blur
I recently read a great article about blurring the line between your work life and family life, especially if you have kids. One point the author mentions is to not talk about your kids every minute of every day. We all know someone like this at work, they have nothing to say if it isn’t … Continue reading Work Family Blur