Archive for December, 2006
Costco Staff and the Effects of Punitive Feedback
My husband and I were in Costco last night stocking up on snacks and supplies. As we were standing in the checkout line, our checker said to his co-worker “So, you got called into the office huh? How bad was it?” The man who had been “invited” into the office didn’t say anything, but the [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Very Merry Christmas
I hope you’ve had a very Merry Christmas! Mine was lovely–time with family and time out in the snow.
My husband and I went snow shoeing today to enjoy some of the winter loveliness that graces us in the Sierra Mountains. We took a trail just on the west side of the Donner Summit and [...]
In the Spirit of Christmas?
I heard a news story on our local all-news radio station yesterday about a book that promised “insights” into the effects of gift giving. The subject of the story was book whose author describes how giving gifts benefits the givers. In this supposedly research-based book, the author “discovered” that people who gave gifts … and [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Yesterday WAS a Great Day!
I told you about my brother-in-law yesterday–he wakes up each morning and says “Today is going to be a great day!” Yesterday, I started my day with the same words. And guess what? It WAS a great day! I was energized, productive, and smiling all day long. And I really had a great day!
Guess what [...]
Choosing the Right Attitude
“It’s going to be a great day!” My brother-in-law starts each day with these words. Why? Because he’s learned the power of choosing his attitude.
Circumstances happen during our day and events occur that have the ability to change our view of how the day is going. For instance, consider a rather ho-hum day at work. [...]
Seriously tacky business: using email to deliver bad news
A friend of mine has entered the job search and is doing extremely well in representing herself to companies. One company invited her to interview and even had her back for a second interview.
My friend has followed up–appropriately–with thank-you notes after each interview. Her communication with the prospective employer has been via phone and in-person [...]
Very unique, and other misuses of the English Language
I was listening to Joe Hart on Reno’s KRNV News 4 last night and heard him say, “One donor had a very unique way of delivering turkeys.” Okay, to me hearing things like “very unique” causes the same reaction as others get when they hear finger nails on a chalk board. Yup, wow!
Now, I know [...]
Job Benchmarking: why you should do it
Companies spend lots of money when looking for the right talent to fill an open position. Considering the costs of: a) time spent deciding that a position needs to be filled, b) time spent composing the right advertisement to find potential candidates, c) money spent advertising the open position, d) time spent reviewing resumes, e) [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )How can I find the job that’s right for me?
Or … “I don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.” Are you thinking it’s time for a change in your career? Are you wondering whether the job you have is really the job you want? A client of mine, Kelley, is making changes in her career. She’s known for some time [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )A Laser-like Focus: the best way to keep procrastination at bay
I’m relearning something I’ve known but have to be reminded of: when I procrastinate it means I’ve lost my focus. When I lose my focus, I become distracted by all the little things. The little things take on an importance they don’t deserve and draw my attention away from the things that truly are important.
What [...]
