Human
Last year, I had the privilege of being at WorkHuman, an amazing conference on the science of happiness and recognition from Globoforce. I went not…
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As I was grabbing a bite to eat with a colleague of mine, he unintentionally challenged me to consider a fresh perspective. What’s worse – death or…
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Making a point is something we love to do. We want to get our perspective across with clarity and conviction. We want to see our words impact…
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In 1977, a hallmark movie captured my imagination. Star Wars made its debut and was a global blockbuster. George Lucas could likely not grasp the…
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It’s usually around this time of year that we recognize and thank the heroes in our lives. The sentimentality of the season seems to allow warmth to…
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Grateful for what? Look at our world, our country, our neighborhoods. There's fear around employment, finances and stability. There is uncertainty…
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Cat videos. I can’t believe that the best we can do with the power of the internet is fill it with cats in various poses and outfits. I did, however,…
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Know your audience. I can’t tell you how many times that advice has come out of my mouth. Very often, people get too comfortable too fast. Quick…
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Rating people is tough when you've got to put it on paper. It's one thing to talk about someone, especially when behind his/her back. So-and-so…
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The phrase "jump the shark" came into existence in 1977. For those of you unfamiliar with this phrase, it is used to explain when something goes…
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Managers grumble about the state of their employees from time to time (shocking, I know). And while there might be lots to complain about, consider…
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When summer wraps up, there is something tangibly ending in our lives. So much effort and energy are spent prepping for this season. Not all of us…
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