I attended a very engaging breakfast this morning as a member of The Consulting Alliance. Leading the discussion today was Bill Polk, whose topic for the day was "Is This Still Where We Want to Be Going?" In today's session,...
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Are You a Weirdo or a Creep in Business?
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,...
Dis-appoint those who disappoint you
We may face disappointment at work with those who work with us or for us. It's important to separate the disappointment from the person themselves, but sometimes it's just as important to remember what an old friend told me once...
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...
Saratoga Springs, NY – Free Resume Review and Job Search Advice Thursday 6/16 from 4-7pm
t's that time of year again where it's time to rethink your resume. If you submit your resume to me between now and 7pm on 6/16, I'll share some feedback with you on it for free and get that feedback...
External motivators destroy internal motivators
One of my most vivid memories from graduate school was when Dr. Tesch told our HR class emphatically that "External motivators destroy internal motivators." We heard this several times throughout the semester, and it resonates with me to this day....
Sign up for Smartbrief
One of the great resources I've turned to for both academic and professional advice in HR (as well as to stay on top of trends) has been Smartbrief A variety of free digests on the latest news and trends are...
Project Management Training Through Braathe Enterprises
I'm offering a comprehensive Project Management online training program with real-time webinars and/or face to face meetings for those interested in satisfying the 35 hours of training/education required as part of the PMP exam process. The course can be completed...
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...
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...