TGIF: Don’t You Worry Child for 5 Cellos [Video]

A good way to wind down from the week.  Have a great weekend.

Diversity is Key to Finding Your Life’s Task

Each of us has something different to offer: a skill or talent that is tied to a calling we must heed. Discovering our life’s task and mastering the related skills is key Continue reading →

TGIF: Smile

If he can smile, so can you. ——————————————— When not reading, working or attending conferences and networking events, I am supporting my favorite charities: Teen Living Programs where I am Continue reading →

The Word: Life

“I confess that I consider life to be a thing of the most untouchable deliciousness, and that even the confluence of so many disasters and deprivations, the exposure of countless Continue reading →

Proud

“I hope you live a life you’re proud of.  If you find you’re not, I hope you have the strength to start all over again.” ~F. Scott Fitzgerald

Resumes and Career Paths: What are you known for?

Like many of you, I am revising my resume and wondering if it truly conveys what I have done and what I want to do.  According to Greg McKweon, a Continue reading →

5 Ways to Deal With Insults and Put-Downs

Dr. Neel Burton of Psychology Today offers sage advice on dealing with insults and put-downs. It is a rare person who has not regretted over-reacting to an insult, not having a quick rebuttal Continue reading →

TGIF: Jump for Joy

I look forward to every post from the Jump for Joy Project blog. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the Jump for Joy Project. Photo by Eyoälha Baker Continue reading →

The Word: Wisdom

“Knowledge speaks but wisdom listens.” ~Jimi Hendrix

A lonely job...

Reblogged from Cristian Mihai: “An artist is always alone – if he is an artist.” – Henry Miller Writing is a lonely job, no doubt about it. And no matter Continue reading →

There are Only 4 Jobs in the World

According to employment expert, Lou Adler, there are only four jobs in the world:  producer, improver, builder and thinker.  Each organization contains a particular mix of these roles depending on Continue reading →

Stay on Task

Why People Procrastinate Christina DesMarais of Inc magazine wrote a very detailed article on overcoming procrastination.  Here’s a brief summary. Lots of theories exist for why people put off until later things they Continue reading →

Save A Life: Sign this Petition for Gun Control

A petition to Congress is going to the printers at midnight tonight.  I’m proud to say that my name is on it.  Is yours? This petition represents the voices of real Americans Continue reading →

Interview Thank You Cards Without Delay

In a recent salary.com article, Rick Gillis shared some great advice on interview thank you notes.  He insists that his clients all arrive at interviews with a box of inexpensive but professional 4″ x 5″ Continue reading →

TGIF: The Lighter Side of Control

Looks can be deceiving and talent expressed in some interesting forms.  I admire those with talents of all kinds, particularly those of the physical persuasion. Be aware of your own Continue reading →

The Word: Progress

“Progress is impossible without change, and those who can not change their mind, can not change anything.”  — George Bernard Shaw

Dance: Othello with Joffrey Ballet

I am really looking forward to seeing the return of Othello with Joffrey Ballet this Saturday. Othello is passionate and powerful contemporary dance theatre that tells the dramatic story of Continue reading →

5 Tips for More Effective Charitable Giving

The April 2013 newsletter from National Association of Female Executives included an article from NAFE member Patricia Brintle, who heads up From Here to Haiti, a nonprofit that raises money to rebuild Continue reading →

Job Hunting: Would You Work for Free?

This is a thought provoking post originally published by Brooke Allen of International Family Magazine.  According to Brooke, it is sometimes worthwhile to work for free or less than your time Continue reading →

TGIF: Photo Blur Delight

Thank Goodness it’s Friday!! I found this wonderful online archive of father/daughters photos by Dave Engledow.  Here are a few of my favorite photos. Have a great weekend. Sherry ——————————————— When not Continue reading →