I asked my nephew he knew the difference between a weirdo and a creep. He (for once), didn't have a witty answer for me. I told him a weirdo is someone who thinks differently, has an edge, and is memorable,...
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Predictability In the Workplace (or “I ate a pizza, now I’m gonna call her.”
My old roommate used to come home from work, eat a pizza, and then call our friend down the hall. It was such a routine that one day I just pretended I was a voice in his head and said...
Can We Tax Hot Air?
A few years ago I proposed a "hot air" tax on customers who carried on conversations on their cell phones while paying for their purchase or who made a stink in the store for no reason other than to hear...
Incentives – Going “On Tour” with The Goo Goo Dolls and Michelle Branch
One of the best way I know to build rapport on a team or to strengthen your personal and professional relationships is to get out of the office and "break bread" with others. An even better way to reward others...
Memorial Day and Holiday Labor Scheduling
Once again, I travel back to one of my favorite roles, and that being scheduling manager for both retail at Gap and Apple and in hospitality at Disney. The holiday schedule always made for an interesting battle of wits, but...
Human Resources Classes from former Disney, Gap and Apple Manager
"I'd rather entertain and hope that people learn, than teach and hope that people are entertained." Walt Disney, one of the inspirations for Braathe Online Education Exceptional Human Resources is an 8 week online class with real-time elements that will...
How to Have a 7 Day a Week Business Without Weekend Work
Last year, I wrote an article about businesses that close on Sunday. Today, I'd like to share with you some ideas on how to keep your business going 7 days a week without having to worry about opening your doors....
Do You Make Punchable Faces?
I was going to post a picture of myself making some punchable faces, but decided that I want to keep my beauty intact. However, I am amazed at the number of punchable faces that I see doing presentations, sitting in...
Office Hours On The Fly – Office vs On-Ice
I tell people that sometimes I think I was kidnapped and transported back from the future because of my lack of understanding for having scheduled office hours every day of the week. I see a day in the future where...
“Love your family. Work superhard. Live your passion” – Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary Vaynerchuk has written two amazing books called Crush It and The Thank You Economy. I've found his writing style to be very enjoyable and his insights on passion and hardwork to be very inspiring. Check out one of his...