"What lessons have you learned in your work experience that you wish you knew when you started your career?" This is one of my standard interview questions for job candidates and I always look forward to the answer. Of course there is no wrong answer, but I have noticed that the responses all have something in... Continue Reading →
Do Not Surrender Fierceness
I am reading a John Steinbeck book called, Travels with Charley, In Search of America. The book chronicles a journey John Steinbeck took across America in the early 1960's. He was older and thought he lost his connection to people. Born and raised in the fertile agricultural area of California, he wrote amazing tales of... Continue Reading →
You Like Me … Very Inspiring Blogger Award
Thank you to Sandy at Another Lovely Day for nominating me for the Very Inspiring Blogger Award. I write to inspire myself and it is a blessing to inspire others through my writing. What a great way to support and honor those in our blogging community. It is also a great way to find more... Continue Reading →
When A Nation Stands As One
The Irish love stories and this is one hell of a story. It is the Olympics and the Irish need a winner. The rescission has hit Ireland hard and the people need a reason to believe. Their girl ... their daughter ... their friend became their hero as she won the gold medal at the Olympics... Continue Reading →
Time to Get Muddy
A coworker sent me a link to a race she signed up for later in the year. Good for her and I always want to be supportive so I checked out the website. Wow, this is off the charts! Have you heard of Tough Mudders? If no, then here is your introduction. I double dare you... Continue Reading →
Michael Phelps, Unemployed
So that is it. Michael Phelps is done with the Olympics after the most awe-inspiring career one can imagine for an Olympic athlete. What will he do now? He will need a job doing something, right? Would you want to talk to Michael about a job in your organization? I would think so. But why? He... Continue Reading →