Respect should be mutual; in the work place and within personal relationships. The more levels of mutual respect there are, the higher chance for success. You can influence change and fight the good fight, to a certain point. Once respect ...Read More
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The longer you wait... To quit your day job. To say you're sorry. To go back to school. To do what you love. To help ...Read More
If you are hiring someone for a team you don't work in, you might want to consult them first. If you're hiring someone with zero experience, you might want to allow for training. If you're doing any of the above, you might ...Read More
We are doing a pro-bono project for the Chicago PD. It is a pilot project designed to provide kids with a place to hang out not on the streets. Specifically kids 13-17. They will get incentives for spending time playing ...Read More
If there's a problem, acknowledge it. If you've done something wrong, admit it. If you need to say you're sorry, do it. If you don't like something, say it. If you love someone, tell them. If you have a message, speak it. Read More
I haven't watched or read the news once today. I did watch people around the world document a piece of history using mobile devices. All pictures uploaded from users via Twitter. All protests occurring in the last 24 hours. Read More
Failure depends entirely on your perspective of success. If you do your best then can you actually still fail? Is avoiding situations in which the opportunity for failure exists, failing? If you don't allow yourself to fail are you missing out ...Read More
"I really hate cubicles", I loudly proclaimed at our first visit to the new office. I later got 'a talkin' to' for this remark (shhhhhh!!!). I was not yet friends with my new cubby and its legroom limiting cabinets. A ...Read More
What if, instead of sending out resumes or filling out applications, we required businesses to fill out applications for employees? Why should I work here? Instead of getting interviewed, you interviewed places you wanted to work? What kind of culture ...Read More
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Thanks @tdhurst for this inspirational tid-bit. I'm pretty sure he makes fun of me for dancing by myself all the time. Read More