Last week I received a letter asking for advice about how to rally a young and energetic staff who were pissed off that a deeply mediocre colleague had been promoted…. READ MORE »
While it would be nice to think we all move through the world with effective, thoughtful, meaningful language at our beck and call, it’s possible this isn’t always the case…. READ MORE »
I heard recently an interview between Fresh Air’s Terry Gross and Jeff Ross, “Roastmaster General” of Comedy Central. One of the questions Terry asked was, “Do people ever request a roast? Or do you… READ MORE »
School, literally and figuratively, is back in session and it’s likely everyone is exchanging tall tales about their summer fun. While it’s possible you are having a marvelous time hearing… READ MORE »
As summer draws to a close, many of us are feeling hot, tired and—frankly—grumpy. Our bathing suits are faded, our T-shirts are stained, and our flip-flops are broken. We are… READ MORE »
I’m hoping some of you read the headline and recognized the chorus of Little Feat’s “Willing” in which our lonesome truck driver, given the impetus of ‘weed, whites and wine’ (not to… READ MORE »
Every now and then an article comes across my desk that’s thought provoking enough that I want to share it with you. This is one of those weeks. This morning… READ MORE »