by Liam Ryan | Dec 10, 2015 | education/training
I appreciate my demise is a regular theme of my writing. But maybe it is important that I prompt contemplation of this huge, inevitable event that most of us spend our lives trying to ignore. And perhaps a more useful outcome of my reflections is that they were not...
by Erin Kennedy | Dec 10, 2015 | on the job
December is here! Some places have already seen snow, shoppers are recovering from Black Friday madness, and all of you are looking forward to the many celebrations that take place at work and at home. Okay, maybe not ALL of you, but most professionals will have some...
by Chip Bell | Dec 3, 2015 | on the job
With over 30 years under my belt as an independent consultant, I’ve learned much about how to make life work and work come alive. It has been a fun ride with lots of growth, contribution, fun and success. In that sense, I wish everyone could be a consultant. Thank...
by Chris Edmonds | Nov 12, 2015 | on the job
Recently, I overheard two frontline supervisors talking about a meeting they attended a few days earlier. At that meeting, senior leaders of their division shared upcoming plans for layoffs to cut expenses. The senior leaders explained that they would announce the...
by Sarah Davies | Nov 10, 2015 | on the job
Whether it’s a company or a local government, you’re simply bound to meet people who are not exactly friendly. This is what happens to people who decide to work in crowded environments. Most of your co-workers will be absolutely fine, but you can expect a...