Some of the feedback from readers of Knowledge Work was, How did I get time to get out of the office, away from the office? I realized I have some strong feelings about where work happens, including a 15 year old screen saver that floats You Don’t Make Any Money In Your Own Office acrossRead… Read more »
(August 28, 2013) This post addresses the social media ROI (return on investment) question, focusing in particular on whether we’re making progress in terms of the challenges put forth by organizational leaders and other experienced professionals who have been resisting increased digital engagement. Playing off the ROI acronym, it provides alternatives for interpreting the ROIRead… Read more »
Visiting Voiceover Artist Meredith Peirick Website. Realistic expectations. Is it the same for finding the right business coach as it is for any other kind of coach? Only if you want one that will work. I just came from the world of a voice over (VO) coaching professional group on LinkedIn. The social network forRead… Read more »
Stocks were relatively flat on Friday but it was a wild day to end the week. The jobs report was a disappointment with over 10,000 fewer jobs being created in August than was expected, and there were also downward revisions made to both June and July’s report. The good news is, the unemployment rate droppedRead… Read more »
I would like to see a proliferation of sites like VA Accountability across federal, state and local government agencies. The concept could be extended to include information (names, dates, summaries) about EEO complaints, grievances, and other administrative information exposing corrupt management to the world. This gets to the heart of corruption in government that isRead… Read more »
“The greatest power that a person possesses is the power to choose.” – J. Martin Kohe Yes, you do have a choice in this. Your choice of the right boss can pay divi- dends in your career. Not only will you be paid more, but you will be promoted faster. Let’s face it, nowadays weRead… Read more »
Warning – This post contains honest and personal views with a sprinkle of optimism towards the end and is the culmination of years of frustration and self motivation. No single conversation or person triggered this but merely the collective build up of mediocrity. If you are offended by this then stop reading and move alongRead… Read more »
Athletes talk about getting into a rhythm all the time. They talk about having a feeling like the next shot is going to go in or the next swing is going to be a hit. If you listen to any commentator, whether it’s a football game, baseball game, or a soccer game, when somebody’s doingRead… Read more »
Printers Row journal with The Wallace Line standalone supplement. There is a special thrill to seeing your name in print that electrons will never be able to replace. Books and newspapers are physical objects. They are permanent. And they exist in the real world, not the virtual one. Which is why I was delighted toRead… Read more »
I am struck by how an organization places all the required tasks that were once performed by other organizational members on an existing organizational member who has distinct roles and responsibilities prior to staffing changes. Certain employees moved on to other jobs but their positions are not filled. As a result, the organization that onceRead… Read more »