Grab your courage & try something new
A fried egg doesn’t seem a likely cause of consternation—yet it was. Perched atop a grilled hamburger, the egg drew stares not only from Katherine who had ordered the dish but from several of her dining companions as well. “Well, I never expected this,” she...
Klout: No heart, no soul, no way
We're a people, a world, in love with numbers. If it can't be measured, the pundits say, it's not worthwhile. So, I have to give props to Klout for its sheer genius in playing into this love of numbers and formulating its influence scoring system. How cool, some say,...
The stories numbers don’t tell
My bad for getting behind in responding to my Twitter follow back messages, yet what an enlightening experience that turned out to be. A number of people who had followed me on Twitter had unfollowed me—and a gazillion others—by the time I reached their Twitter...
Why aren’t YOU at the table?
Are you in the same place that you were a few months ago while others seem to be advancing? Are you taking responsibility for that? Are you patiently or impatiently waiting for your blessings from God to drop down into your lap? Why aren’t things going the way you...
Do people, principles or profits come first?
A small company in economic distress engaged a research firm to help explore options for salvaging the business. The research firm suggested a series of small group meetings with employees to gain their perspective. The company was reluctant to do so, yet...
Know what’s priceless? Maintaining your integrity
Setting: Panel discussion presentation Audience: Young (25 to 40 years old) professional organization Topic: Finding a job in a tough market Question posed to the panel: What's your view on "revising" a job title to fit a job posting, meaning it's OK to call...
