I’ve been doing a lot more reading than writing lately. Given that I follow about 200 RSS feeds in my Google Reader, a convergence of ideas usually takes some strain – however, this evening I found a sequence of posts that was particularly elegant. I’ve been giving a lot of thought to project planning, preparation, [...]
Should your blog be wearing a tie?
March 4, 2010 By 6 Comments
People treat you different when you wear a tie. For five years I wore khakis and a button-down shirt, open at the collar, with no tie. I got along with everyone, which was my job, and was mistaken for management wherever I went because I learned early on to walk with intention and assess everything [...]
How To Ruin A Compliment
March 3, 2010 By 3 Comments
Actually, this is more about ruining the very simple phrase “You’re Welcome.” It’s easier than you think. Instead of expressing a genuine reciprocation of the understanding that you’ve done something nice for someone, dismiss the entire event in as few words as possible. Water under the bridge, some say. No problem. I hate hearing someone [...]
