We depend on electricity to power our computers, lights, and the office coffee machine at the flick of a switch. When a power failure strikes, we can feel helpless and frightened.
Don’t panic when the lights go out. Take these steps to keep everyone safe in the event of a blackout:
Hit the off switch.
Turn [...]
Now that the pre, during and post Oscar parties are done, I feel pretty confident I can get back to my goal without running into constant challenge. The last couple of weeks have been tough, to say the least. But, I’m stronger and was kicking all day – not like years in the past.
The best [...]
Make sure there is trophy value along with any money, or trip, etc. The money is spent and gone. The trophy is a reminder that can get a longer shelf life on achievement and recognition than any dollar amount.
Incentive plans aren’t just about money. They’re about recognition, appreciation, and reinforcement.
However you choose to reward [...]
You can’t escape social networking these days: Facebook, LinkedIn, Google Plus, and all their online cousins are everywhere. If you’ve got kids, chances are they’re eager to join all their friends in cyberspace.
Worrying about their safety is natural, but hoping social networks will go away isn’t very realistic. You’re better off working with your [...]
A vegetarian diet can have many health benefits. Scientific studies have linked a meat-free lifestyle to reduced risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
But there are broader issues: Cutting back on meat can cut the environmental impact of raising cows, pigs, and poultry for human consumption.
You don’t have to resign yourself to [...]
In the rush and stress of life, you can easily lose sight of your personal priorities. And when that happens, you may waste a lot of time on the wrong path.
If you’re worried about forgetting what’s important, start paying attention to what you’re really doing in life. Once a week, ask yourself these questions:
Did [...]
I think the key is find something else to do with my time. I like to drink, and when I’m busy on work and life, I don’t. When I’m not busy, when I have time to waste, I drink. The social side has curbed a great deal and that is good.
I’m still enjoying the grape [...]
A man went to the doctor with a miserable cold. The physician prescribed some medicine, but it didn’t help. The man went back, and the doctor gave him a shot, but that didn’t do any good.
He called the doctor and asked what else he could try. The doctor advised him to take a hot bath, [...]
Facebook is going public with a stock offering. The smart money has already been made and the dumb money will roll in on a bet, a hunch. It’s either going to be great or not. My hunch is that all the smart money is going to make a killing with the huge amount of dumb [...]
It’s a common problem: A new hire starts out strong, only to slow down once the initial excitement of a new job begins to fade. If that happens to any of your brand-new employees, keep the spark alive with this advice:
Address the problem promptly.
Meet with the employee to review his or her early progress. [...]
