I call them the “Darwin shows.” They’re the TV shows that take several weeks to determine who the fittest of a particular type might be.
I don’t like all of them. I can do without the ones where people consume things that would gag a goat or the ones where over-the-hill athletes and television “personalities” I’ve [...]
“Learn to see, and then you’ll know that there is no end to the new worlds of our vision.”
Carolos Casteneda
I just got back from a short work and play weekend in Denver and had a chance to bring along Ajax, our guide dog puppy in training for the blind. We are doing everything we can [...]
Every week I check dozens of “career” blogs and other online publications, looking for things that will help you find a job, get promoted, develop your skills, and keep everything in perspective and balance. Here’s the pick of the lot for this week. I’m pointing you to items about the best places to launch a [...]
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER
Title: The Art of Now: Six Steps to Living in the Moment
Competencies: stress management, psychological well-being
Who benefits: good advice for everyone
Consultant Usage: executive coaches, employee wellness consultants
What’s it about? Do I have your undivided attention? Chances are I don’t. You are probably skimming this while trying to focus on what lies [...]
A couple of weeks ago I read a post by the excellent Indian HR blogger, Gautam Ghosh titled: “Slasher Careers.” Here’s an excerpt.
“I am talking of this phrase which is coming into vogue because lots of people, specially freelancers are carrying on multiple careers as ‘HR Manager/Photographer.’ The slasher in ’slasher careers’ refers to the [...]
“I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once.”
Jennifer Yane
Guide dog puppies need to have their leaders provide support, love and guidance as they grow to help them manage new stressors each day. Our guide dog puppy in training, Ajax, is a curious dog with an [...]
We had just finished putting on our full-body suits, our BCDs, weight belts and air tanks. The waves were about 4 feet tall as we waddled out with what felt like a ton of gear on our backs. Given our experience, 4 feet is high but we noticed the waves are coming in groups of 5, [...]
This is the first post of many over the coming months as part of an ongoing attempt to help shed more light on bloggers who aim to help you get more done and reach your goals. If you’d like to suggest a blog, check out my original post “How to Help Great Productivity Blogs Get Discovered” and leave a [...]
This is the first post of many over the coming months as part of an ongoing attempt to help shed more light on bloggers who aim to help you get more done and reach your goals. If you’d like to suggest a blog, check out my original post “How to Help Great Productivity Blogs Get Discovered” and leave a [...]
I hope everyone out there in the US enjoyed their Thanksgiving holiday! Many of us enjoyed a 4 day weekend away from work or our normal responsibilities. As for me, I spent all but about an hour completely disconnected from the Internet world. The greatest part was that there weren’t any of those nervous ticks that I might have expected. [...]