Whether it is SLACK, the kitchen, the water cooler, the meeting room, the couch by the doorway, Jeff’s desk or maybe even your Dining Room table (that has been missing for way too long), it’s important to have that communal place – whether virtual or physical – where everyone goes to relax, recharge, rethink and regroup. It doesn’t have to be elaborate, you don’t need leather chairs and a keg. It can be as simple…
We don’t stare at the mirror often enough unless we are forced to. Every noticed when you get a haircut and there’s that awkward silence between you and your barber/hairdresser when you’re just staring at the mirror. Contemplating. Pondering. Wondering. Thinking about who is staring back at you in the those few moments of silence. It’s a not a complex thing to do – but it does require introspection, thought and the willingness to be…
We all want a mentor – our own personal Yoda – that can give us sage advice when we are down or need help. But what goes in, to becoming a GREAT yoda (aside from the Force)? Check out my thoughts here on becoming a great Mentor – “5 Tips to Becoming a Great Mentor”
This is a copy from a post from last year for context. It’s that time of year again… Have I grown as person? Have I challenged myself? Am I proud with how I have conducted myself with others? Was everything I accomplished worth the sacrifice to other areas? Did I choose wisely? Am I on the right path to what I want to accomplish? From a writing perspective… I’ve written 11 articles this year, 2 of…
It is always a tough moment when you need to ask your customer for an extension on a presentation/demo. You’re not ready – you know it – and now it’s time to be forthright with your customer and tell them to. Make no mistake – It’s the right call. So you tell them, you ask for an extension, get the delay and it’s time to take stock of what you need to do. Because when you…