It was the first day of school. Mr. “J”, a first-year elementary physical education teacher, was ready. He had his “Rules for Our Gym” spiel down pat, including the always-important “If you have to throw up, don’t do it on the gym floor.” Sure, he was nervous but he had a plan. Each hour, a…
Creating New Holiday Traditions – What’s the Right Ratio?
As a parent, I know that traditions are an important part of holiday celebrations for one’s children. This year, when we learned that it would be just our immediate family for Thanksgiving, Mr. People Equation and I discussed a way for us to create a new family tradition. How could we honor this uniquely American…
The Electricity of Gratitude
On this day of Thanksgiving, I wish for you many reasons to be grateful. Blessings,
126 Office Diversions for Pre-Holiday Work Days
Is your office especially quiet today because a lot of people have already left for the Thanksgiving holiday? Why are you still working? Oh, it’s because you’re a diligent, hard-working, ethical sort. Well, good for you. While you hold down the fort, here’s a list of 126 fun, silly and harmless activities that will help…
Management is a Journey November Blog Carnival
Robert Tanner, who writes the Management is a Journey blog has one of the most thoughtfully written blog carnivals out there. I’m pleased to report that he has selected one of my posts for inclusion in his November round-up. What I like about Robert’s carnival is that he curates the posts by categories that are…