“Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach for anything better.” -Florence Nightingale
Flo Nightingale on Discontent
Year: 2015
Yogi Berra on Perfection — ?
“If the world were perfect, it wouldn’t be.” -Yogi Berra ‘Nuff said. I love Yogi. 😉
Holiday Party Survival: Watch the Alcohol!
Watch what you drink. This could be the single most important tip about office party survival. There is a reason that alcohol is referred to as “liquid courage.” Alcohol can … Continue reading Holiday Party Survival: Watch the Alcohol!
Steve Jobs on “Time”
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” -Steve Jobs
Who’s the Bad Apple? Not you!
I think we all know that just one bad apple is all it takes to infect the entire department and demoralize everybody. We’ve seen it happen, one too many times. … Continue reading Who’s the Bad Apple? Not you!
It’s Not about What You Say…
It’s not about what you say, it is about what you do, and who sees you doing it. –Marsha Egan Do you agree?
How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #10 – How Has Your Work Helped?
One of the best ways to sell yourself is to let your work do it for you. I have talked a lot about having an Excellence Mindset as a way … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #10 – How Has Your Work Helped?
Babe Ruth about the Next Home Run…
Every strike brings me closer to the next home run. – Babe Ruth
How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #9 – Approachability!
When people are trying to decide who to work with, who to buy from, or who to join in some volunteer effort, they look at a person’s “approachability.” How approachable … Continue reading How to Sell Yourself without Selling Yourself Out #9 – Approachability!
Don’t Even THINK of Emailing after Midnight. Really.
You might think you’re being productive. You might think it’ll impress the boss. You might be trying to cure your insomnia. Yes, you might. BUT – You might be messing … Continue reading Don’t Even THINK of Emailing after Midnight. Really.
Malcolm Gladwell on Being Alive…
“You’re never more alive than when things get turned upside down.” -Malcolm Gladwell
