I cannot be accused of any “bah, humbug.” I like holidays too much for that. What I mean when I say “keep tradition in the holidays and not in the workplace” is similar to the adage of “watch out for sacred cows at work.” Traditions are the things we do at home during the holidays because we have always done them that way. Our Grandma always made chili for New Year’s Eve and, so, we ALWAYS had chili for New Year’s Eve. read more »

You have knowledge that you take for granted, as most people do. But one of the best gifts you can give is your knowledge. I talked about this a little at Thanksgiving, but there is more to consider. As you gather for Christmas holidays you will encounter students or people who may have been through a lay off or reorganization. Your knowledge may be invaluable to them. read more »

Generally, I create original content for blogging. However, when I read the following advice, I felt I couldn’t say it better. I also felt that a wider audience could benefit from the same advice. So, I sought out permission from The Strategic Coach® to share the following copyrighted material with you. Dan Sullivan’s words of wisdom should help people in many levels of their career, even if some of it is geared towards sales. It is also about leadership. If you are job hunting, it is applicable there, as well. read more »