I ran the Malta 5K today on the Global Foundries campus, and came up with a list of reasons afterwards why a 5K is a great opportunity to build and motivate your team. 1. For $20 you get a Tshirt,...
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Until It Makes You Stronger, What Don’t Kill Ya Hurts Like Hell – Michelle Branch
It sometimes can take a lot of pain to get you to the pleasure you seek. However, embracing the pain and plowing through it can be the difference between success and failure. Take time each day to truly embrace all...
How Finding The Right Lady or Gentleman is A Lot Like Finding The Right Job
I sometimes feel that nothing is worse than being nearly 40 and being single; the questions, the surprise, and the uncertainty from others as to why I have waited this long to get committed with the woman of my dreams....
The Best Social Network – The Coffee Tour
I'm currently on a "Coffee Tour" meeting with people individually in the Capital District. It's been so enjoyable meeting with people one to one to get to know each other and to make the connections stronger. Many of the people...
Do You Want Me to Crack Your Skull and Punch You In The Brain?
I used to tease my dog and ask in a very excited voice "Would you like a slap in the face or a punch in the mouth" or "do you want me to crack your skull and punch you in...
Amazing Things About Working For Yourself
As I reflect back on the past 7 years of having my own business, I discovered that with all the highs and lows I have experienced, there are some tremendous perks to working for yourself that no full-time position has...
End Your Shadow Days Now
The past few days, I've been contemplating the lyrics of John Mayer's new song Shadow Days, particular the chorus... "Hard times have helped me see I'm a good man, with a good heart Had a tough time, got a rough...
Are you on Sourly?
We were talking at the office the other day about whether someone preferred being hourly or salary and someone remarked "sourly" instead of salary. Very often, salaried positions can turn sour very quickly. We used to joke back in my...
Are you involved in FDR? – Facebook Displays of Regression
I have given up using Facebook until June 1st because I have grown tired of the whiny, condescending tone of many people who either choose to kiss each others butt, speak in vague ways, or make comments that stir up...
The Downside of Inter-Office Competition
by Saratoga College Virtual Internship Program participant Annie Rosencrans A little competitive spirit in the workplace is usually a good thing. Competition can be highly motivating, and often promotes self-improvement and group camaraderie. That is unless of course competition begins...