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3 Reasons Why Tom was a Terrific Manager
Like top-notch employees, terrific managers are hard to find. In my last corporate job, I had the privilege to work for a smart, committed, and fair manager. While I’ve had other good managers in the...
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The Boss says: “I’ve got your back!” Does he really?
At a departmental meeting, the boss (Dan) made it clear that he was fighting for their cause with upper management. The problem, though, is that bad news is followed only by more bad news. A year ago,...
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Why People Resign on a Thursday
I received an email last Thursday indicating that a client was no longer available because she served her resignation notice. She quit on a Thursday. I have yet to get the details regarding why she...
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My Thoughts on NFL Replacement Referees
After three weeks of using NFL replacement referees during the regular season, the National Football League is under tremendous pressure to settle the labor dispute with its officials. The Green Bay at...
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When You Must Say “Yes” to More Work
As a business owner, it is tough to turn down work. We know that new contracts are the lifeblood of our business. While current clients are an excellent source of revenue, we must avoid standing still....
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Flight-Etiquette: Should I Tell the Lady Next to Me to Stop Eating?
Here recently, I was on a five-hour flight from Honolulu to Los Angeles. As it turns out, this United Airlines flight was nearly filled to capacity. A pre-boarding announcement was made for passengers...
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How to Manage a Belligerent Employee
There are some people on our team that are tough to manage. They have all the answers, and they are unwilling to play nice. During meetings, these belligerent employees do their best to show you how...
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When Employees Quit in Large Numbers – A Conversation with Katrina
Several months ago, I had a discussion with a colleague who informed me that her entire department quit on a Friday when she was at a conference. She received a call from the HR department informing...
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The Doctor Gave Her Only One Crutch
While heading to teach a Project Management course, I ran into a colleague making her way to teach a Database Management course. From a distance, I noticed that she was limping along with just one...
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What I Did When She Slapped Her in the Face
Not all that long ago, I was in the executive lounge of a hotel in Davao, Philippines. As I enjoyed the downtime around 7:30 p.m., having a glass of Pinot Grigio, I noticed a lively discussion a few...
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He Inherited Grandma’s House and Sold It for $1.2M
I have yet another steam room story. It seems like this is where I hear some interesting stuff. The fitness facility that I frequent has separate steam rooms for men and women. When men are shooting...
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I Rolled a Stop Sign and the Self-Appointed Cop Followed Me Home
Like in any other subdivision, there are several stop signs and speed bumps near where I live. The speed limit is a weird 21 mph. For the most part, homeowners in our area adhere to the law, and I...
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How I Prepared for a Commencement Speech in 25 Minutes
I attended the graduation of a family member, who recently completed his 4-year degree from a university in Central Texas. The graduation was scheduled for Saturday at 2 p.m., and decided to drive up a...
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The Lesson a Youth Soccer Goalie Taught Me
Over the weekend, I attended a youth soccer game here in San Antonio. This particular contest was played by kids ranging in age from 9-to-10. A boy named Caleb captured my attention. He was one of the...
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He Didn’t Bring Anything to the Potluck but Took Some Home
A group that I belong to decided to have a potluck dinner at the next event, and everyone agreed to bring something to eat or drink. I’m generally not too good at figuring out what to bring, so I asked...
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The Self-Appointed Talker
I attended an internal company meeting as a subject matter expert. I was asked by the Director of Operations to provide feedback regarding a presentation given by a leader of the organization. He...
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Old Woman Asked: “Who Left Their Car On Outside?”
By reading my blog, you notice that a lot of interesting stuff happens to me. I suppose these kinds of things are just part of life, but I’m surprised when others make it a top priority to intervene in...
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“You Have to Pay for that Coffee!”
While staying at a hotel in India, I had a unique situation arise. This particular establishment included breakfast for guests. In my case, I like to have my coffee early in the morning, and will...
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2 Topics You Must Accentuate in Your Interview
The job market is demanding today, and your responses in an interview impact whether you are going to land the job, or whether it will go to someone else. The “most qualified” person is not always the...
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She Called Her “Wrinkles,” And It Went Downhill From There
Back when I served as Clinic Administrator of a major medical practice in Houston, I initiated an intern program for high school students. The plan was to introduce young men and women from Houston...
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