The Gift of Undivided Attention
December 13, 2009
As we head into this holiday season, it’s time to start thinking about gifts – big gifts, small gifts, expensive gifts, cheap gifts, obligatory gifts and thoughtful gifts. Perhaps one of the most thoughtful gifts of all, is one that doesn’t cost a thing.
Doesn’t it seem like undivided attention is going the way of the [...]
Engaging Gen Y in a Tough Economy
November 4, 2009
Many Gen Y’s were raised with soccer on Monday, piano on Tuesday, language immersion on Wednesday, art on Thursday, and community service on Friday. They are multi-taskers extraordinaire who expect every moment to be well spent with enriching experiences.
Clients have told me that one of the challenges they face with some Gen Y employees is [...]
Multigenerational Conversations – Watch your Language
August 3, 2009
Communicating across generations is always difficult. When today’s Gen Y’s say things like “I’m down with that,” older generations may find themselves wondering whether it’s a good thing or a bad thing. Older generations will make references to things, like carbon paper, that younger generations have no frame of reference to understand. It’s not meant [...]
Leveraging Lessons from Susan Boyle’s Audition
April 27, 2009
I assume by now most of you have seen Susan Boyle’s audition as part of Britain’s Got Talent. You’ve watch how this middle aged woman with a somewhat frumpy appearance and some awkward mannerisms, amidst giggles and rolling eyes, captured an audience’s heart as soon as she was given the opportunity to showcase her strength.
So [...]
The Value of the Struggle
April 10, 2009
Coffee shops can be like airplanes – where you can hear everything around you, but pretend you aren’t listening.
Sitting at the next table was a guy in his early twenties who was trying to be patient as he waited for someone who was obviously late. It was about 9:20, so I’m guessing the meeting was [...]
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