The scenario seemed simple: A colleague was going to be presented with an award from a prestigious person and wanted to reciprocate with a “timeless gift.” Something meaningful to reflect their working relationship over the past 10 years. He also wanted the gift to focus around the theme of a…
Your co-worker’s email read: “See you tomorrow.” You naturally assumed you would see them at the meeting. It was going to involve a critical discussion. So, when they went MIA and were nowhere to be found, you panicked. Turns out, your colleague was at the meeting. Virtually. We all make…
Is it Time to Say No More? It goes without saying that bad communications decisions almost always result in negative consequences. (Oh wait, I just said it.) Communications are usually the first thing that a client will complain about when things don’t go as expected. At a minimum, frustration. Ultimately,…
“We eat first with our eyes,” according to Marcus Gavius Apicius, a First Century Roman famous in his time for his love of food (and authoring a cookbook). In fact, researchers long ago learned that our brains gain information about the foods we eat simply by looking at them. Color…
Scrolling is one of life’s daily activities. We spend approximately 17 hours every week, or a whopping 864 hours each year, scrolling through apps. In contrast, Americans share fewer than three hours in a given week with friends. It’s easy to go straight to social media as a prime communications…
As you begin your day, what’s the first thing that comes into your mind? Is it the same thing every day, or are your thoughts random? Maybe it’s a little of both. Now, what comes to mind when you think about your work? First word. Say it out loud. Maybe…
“The Big Game?” A college football rivalry championship? The high-stakes TV poker tournament? An Esports worldwide battle? Your professional life. Having a meaningful occupation is not a game. It’s work. Most people will have three career changes over their lifetime, with an average of 10 to 12 different jobs. The…
Rizz! Oxford University Press has announced its 2023 Word Of The Year. According to the Oxford Dictionary, rizz is a “colloquial noun, defined as “style, charm, or attractiveness…” It’s derived from the word charisma. The London-based publisher actually put it to a public vote among three additional finalists. “It speaks…
A Formula 1 car integrates approximately 14,500 parts before it is driven out onto the track. Oftentimes, you’ll hear drivers refer to these parts as bits. Each is carefully designed, built, and tested. According to motorsport.com, cars are required to, “run certain ‘standard’ parts and ‘prescribed’ parts…” However, there are…
My Monday evening “to do” list stared me down. I wanted to watch an NFL game. My NBA team was also playing, having lost the previous four games. A client’s book needed editing, and my email was mounting. I flipped the cover of my laptop open, with a thought process…