I never looked at hate as a positive emotion. I recently spoke with a friend of mine who works for a large organization and is, unfortunately, quite unhappy. He told me how the company ignores change. That no one is willing to take any risk. That many non-performers managed to avoid layoffs, while good people [...]
Foolproof
July 28, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Everyone wants the foolproof formula. Something that’s been done before. Proven to work. That’s ridiculous. Great success stories usually begin with “no one thought it would work.” They never start with “they copied something that’s been done before.” If that were true, weekend karaoke singers who could carry a tune would make it big. It’s [...]
Who Cares About You?
July 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment
No one enjoys difficult conversations. I experienced one of these the other night. I was engaged in small talk – in other words, nothing being discussed was going to alter the quality of my life. But small talk led to a colorful conversation, which quickly resulted in a difference of opinion. No big deal, right? [...]
The Right Choice
July 25, 2009 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been thinking about the job market a lot lately. No surprise there – in this economy, that’s unavoidable. But something else has been troubling me. The employment trends will eventually improve. That much I’m sure about. But I’m not as certain that the expectations of employees will change as well. From what I’ve seen [...]
