My week was filled with interactions with co-workers and customers. It's a part of my job that I will miss. I'm not going to stay at my job forever and when I do leave, I'm going to miss them. (No job lined up yet, if any of my co-workers are reading this.) I'm going to …
My Work Happiness Week in Review – Grand Plans, Aha, and ACL Read More »
We tell our students, kids, nephews and nieces to use their imaginations to the max. If they get a little carried away we tell them that "it's okay" that happens. As we get older we lose this connection because of social standards. There are exceptions like actors and other artists, but the rest of us …
Do you get lucky at work? No, I don't mean that. Some of you have such dirty minds that it shocks me. I mean lucky as in good fortune comes to you and it comes often. I really do believe in the luck that most lottery players are hoping to have. I believe in making …
Using relaxation exercises to improve your emotional intelligence will also help you be more productive. It's a win win for you and the people you work with. I'm working on a relaxation book as we speak, but it's still a few months away (Summer 2009). Trying to come up with something completely fresh is not …
Almost every detailed task, topic, or report is harder than it initially exposes itself to be. It always takes more time and more effort. This happens because our thoughts are fluid. We imagine ourselves working hard and everything magically coming together, when in reality we come across many obstacles that suck away our energy and …
Failures You Should Either Release or Keep Pursuing Read More »
We all know the basics: - Dirty 4 letter words - No - This makes no sense - I'm too busy - I don't like it when you... - Why do I have to do... I want you to actually use these concepts, but not be a jerk about it. When your significant other asks …
Southwest Airlines is one of the few airlines that is still able to make a profit in a volatile industry. They can do this because they planned ahead (bought fuel when it was cheap), have great management and encourage their employees to have fun. Management knows that when they allow their employees to be themselves, …
The iPhone can sync with your calendar, contacts, email, car, wife, and thoughts to help make you a happier worker. After all, we all know that more productivity makes us happier. That sounded tongue in cheek, but really it wasn't. When I check off my "to do" list throughout the day it makes me feel …
