In my opinion true friendships are generally few and sometimes rare.
Roman Review
Young Vs. Old
Feb 1, 2023
When I was much younger, a long time ago, I did not worry about things much. My attitude was that things will work themselves out and if not, then that was the way they were meant to be. I
Let the Right One In
Jan 1, 2023
I am about to disturb most of you with this month’s column. I will provide my opinion on the task of filling an open position in a department.
Faces
Dec 1, 2022
Have you ever looked at someone and immediately liked or disliked them? Does she resemble a favorite aunt or an unpleasant previous boss? We use information stored in memory as a short cut to making judgments about people and situations. Imagine if we had to research and analyze every new encounter with people or situations. This would be extremely time consuming and exhausting. As humans, we must make assumptions even though they may not always be reasonable.
The Communication Glitch
Nov 1, 2022
I have stated often how communication is key. Good communication requires feedback.
Tasking: Multi and Switch
Oct 1, 2022
I woke up this morning with much anxiety. My mind was reeling from all the things that I absolutely had to do today. I attempted to conduct my normal morning routine anyway.
Don’t Be That Guy
Sep 1, 2022
People can be passively annoying as in the case of a seat snatcher. Active annoyance is even more disturbing. Think of the last time that you were in a restaurant and had a loud, boisterous and annoying individual near you. Did it not hinder your enjoyment of the meal and your companions? Were you “That Guy?”
If You Are Not the Lead Dog
Aug 1, 2022
Recent conversations with a friend brought back memories of an article I wrote a very long time ago. I decided to revisit the article because it might have relevance in today’s acquisition-rich environment.
The Surprise Post
Jul 1, 2022
I received an email from LinkedIn informing me that I had been mentioned in a post by Michael Powers, MBA. CHTM, CDP, CMDA. My initial response was, “Oh, Oh, What did I do now?” The picture looked very familiar. However, when you get as old as I am, you have met everybody’s twin, maybe twice. I clicked the “Join the Conversation” button.
If Only I Had…
Jun 1, 2022
A recent conversation with a friend took an uncharacteristically serious turn recently. He divulged a long-standing regret that apparently was more prominent on his mind...