I appreciated Alexandra Samuel's recent HBR post entitled "Social Media 2011: Six Choices You Need to Make". She reinforces the importance of asking some very key questions that can determine "both the quality of your life online and of your relationships offline." I commend her questions to your consideration. Do you have a strategy for who you... Continue Reading →
The Secret to Keeping Your Team Happy
I was recently asked if it is possible to keep everyone around you--your team, your family, your friends--happy all the time. The obvious short answer is "No". You cannot make or keep everyone happy all the time. But my reason for the answer may not be as obvious. The problem is not keeping everyone happy or... Continue Reading →
The Thanksgiving Gift That Pays Dividends All Year
Thanksgiving. There are so many things I love about this holiday we celebrate in America each November. Beyond the family, friends, and food, it turns out that being thankful is also immensely healthy. In Melinda Beck's Wall Street Journal article this week, she outlines how those who are grateful reap a myriad of benefits, including:... Continue Reading →
