On this day of Thanksgiving, I wish for you many reasons to be grateful. Blessings,
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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…
7 Deadly Sins of Phone Conferencing
I attend a lot of conference calls. The ideas in this post seem like common sense to me. Because I hear these infractions at least twice a week, it must not be common sense to everyone. So, I’m spelling it out right here: Some of you are completely clueless about your phone conference ineptitude. When…
Leaders – 5 Reasons Your Team Doesn’t Take You Seriously
“If there’s anything I’ve learned about leadership, it’s that little things make the most difference.” This from a seasoned manager who says he’s continually surprised at how things he deems as “no big deal” mean the world to those he leads. How does a leader determine what’s “big” or “small” in their team members’ eyes?…