I’m a huge music lover. Whenever possible, I’m playing it or listening to it. The other day, a few songs grabbed my attention. The lyrics got me thinking. “When you believe in things you don’t understand, then you suffer” ~ Stevie Wonder, Superstition After listening to Stevie sing that hook, I found myself thinking about [...]
Archive for July, 2010
ROLE On…
I am so very excited to share this story with you. I recently connected with Mark Barnes, an 18-year classroom teacher in a public school district in South Euclid, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. He wants to change the game of education. He has already been up to some pretty innovative (and environmentally conscience) things, [...]
Traditional Workplace Math
Dedicated Employee A: “I worked 62.5 hours last week!” Dedicated Employee B: “Oh yeah? I worked 75.” Dedicated Employee A: “Well, I had to give up my kid’s soccer game to finish my project on time. Dedicated Employee B: “I hear ya. My wedding was last week and the Best Man stood in for me.” [...]
Because It’s My Right!
I’m perplexed. Yes, it happens. There’s a belief people have the right to have a job. And because of that right, we need to protect them. Make sure that they are able to keep that job because of that right. If it’s a right to have a job, then does that mean even if I [...]
When Ya Gotta Go, Ya Gotta Go!
I was talking to my cousin the other day and she told me this story. She was at work (wasn’t going to mention the place, but SAM’S CLUB) and had been working at the register for almost three hours. Now, my cousin is in her 50’s and ladies – you know what I’m talkin’ about. [...]
Managing the Virtual Workforce Part 2:
Exercise Your Technology Savvy
Presented by Jody Thompson
February 23 at 1pm (EST)
