Stress Management and the Holidays
My Christmas stress management tips are simple. As you have undoubtedly experienced in the past, this time of year produces unique stress tied to the decision making process. How much…
Positive Attitude: A View From Above
Nature has a calming effect. This picture entitled simply "A View From Above" reminds me how beautiful the world is when we leave confusion and chaos in the valley below…
Oversized Competition
The phenomenal display of talent displayed at the U.S. Open in Torrey Pines provided oversized entertainment and oversized lessons about life. Rocco Mediate and Tiger Woods battled for 91 holes…
Success in the New Year: Has the Confetti Settled?
After the confetti settles, I have to admit, I love January. For me, the New Year dawns with crispness in the air and hope burning brightly in my heart. I…
Multitasking — Not Without Dangers
I recently read an article by novelist Walter Kirn telling of his near death experience as he was driving late one snowy night on a two-lane highway in Wyoming. He…
Common Sense, Responsibility and No E-mail Fridays
In my post on October 5, we talked about no e-mail Fridays at Intel. The Intel blog has not yet reported on their success level, but research shows other companies…
Success: Basics First, Then Fancy Moves
Like professional artists and athletes, taking action and moving your life forward to greater success is self-determination and involves mastery of the basics before fancy moves can be successful. For…
Productivity: Leave the Office on Time
Everyone longs to leave the office on time but few actually do. Why? The answer is complex but in my research, reasons for not leaving the office on time ranged…
Competence: The Well Executed Day
What makes you jump for joy and feel triumphant? The sale of the century? Winning a heated argument? Turning an angry cusomter around? Making the right management decision? Getting your…