Archive for May, 2009
When Will We Ever Learn?
Stereotypes have a staccato feel to them; short, sharp and often deadly words that leave little room for exploring who or what is underneath. The other day I was researching how the media represents office life. Is it boring and silly? Is it fear driven and illness inducing? Is it...
Read MoreExchanging Hot Fudge for Celery
I want to do light hearted blogs that can give inspiration and motivation. Yet, every time I go in that direction something pushes me elsewhere. I want to tell managers that you can build your kick ass team by standing in a huddle and chanting “yes, yes, yes” or “yoh,...
Read MoreGetting Tired of the Fluff
Yesterday we spent time with friends who have their pulse on the media. They are a gregarious couple with tons of varied interests. They are also filled with depth. At one point our conversation moved to the world of Twitter and collectively we wondered about the purpose of the quick...
Read MoreRemembering on Memorial Day
When Danny stood at the grave site of his brother he was angry and still in shock. Neil had been a victim of a stray bullet. No he was not in uniform fighting for his country. He was a teen walking down the street in Chicago three months ago. Share...
Read MoreCan One Person Make a Difference?
I want to talk more about my friend at Google, Chade-Meng Tan. When we first met and he greeted me with his bright smile I suspected he was certainly intelligent (everyone who works at Google is), and creative (everyone who works at Google is) and action oriented (everyone…you get the...
Read MoreGoogle, More than a Noun, Adjective, or Verb
I was invited to Google last week and by the time I left I felt, well, full of “good google” energy. I’m sure most of you know about the campus which reflects an authentic desire to be sustainable. Solar panels, organic food, and limited use of air conditioning prevail. There...
Read MoreI Lost My Job and I’m a Worthless #**@%!!
“It was so cold for May that I went to the mall to do a power walk. And then I realized I have no power so I went home.” Share This
Read MoreHow Fear Tricks You into Seeing the Tree Branch as a Python
Yesterday I flew from San Francisco to Newark. No big deal. I am used to lots of zipping around the place. Yet, I felt myself becoming more and more afraid that either I would not get to the airport on time (I did), the plane would be delayed (it wasn’t),...
Read More3 Ways to get from Good to Great
In his book “Good to Great” Jim Collins gives great advice. Getting the right people on the bus called “My company” or “my team at work” is right on. Making sure they are all in the right seats for that rock ‘em, sock ‘em ride to success is even better....
Read MoreNever Been Happier
You know how it goes. You think about someone, wonder what’s going on in his or her life, plan to email or call and then think about it again right before you fall asleep. By next morning it is a faded memory. Share This
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