Are little things starting to get on your nerves in your “work from home” environments? Do you need to find a way to regroup and re-energize? Well, thank you Sally Allen for sharing me your video video clip. It definitely captures some of my experiences. /https://seethewatercoolers.com/ive-got-to-get-out-of-this-place/ When you’re finished chuckling, check on these links and […]
By Susan Avery December 17, 2015 at 10:10 AM Recently, a friend who works in procurement told me that the job market for procurement professionals is hot. So, I wasn’t surprised to learn that the most-read article at My Purchasing Center in 2015 is one written by recruiter Kevin Rohan of J.P. Canon, How to […]
In my book The Learned It in Queens Communications Playbook – Winning Against Digital Distraction, I write that developing strong listening skills helps build trust and strong teams. Well, I saw that skill set in action this weekend. I attended dragon boat races at the Dragon Boat Festival in Flushing Meadow Park in Queens, New […]
Wendy – Hey, Boomer I kept seeing notices on social media and in emails that there was a shortage of poll workers and that some polling places may not be able to open if they did not get enough people signed up. Eventually, I decided it was my civic duty to participate in this election […]
How many times have you heard “Go find a mentor”? Most people think of mentoring as hierarchical. Mentees look for a mentor, a few rungs up the ladder, to open doors, guide, and provide opportunities for them. Traditional mentorship is simple and often very effective. But did you know there is another way to find […]
As a business owner, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and lose sight of the bigger picture. But if you want your business to succeed in the long run, it’s important to take a step back and ensure you’re staying on top of the yearly basics. From updating your website to […]
The difference between forgiveness vs. acceptance. Should you forgive or accept people who have hurt you? When someone hurts you, it’s not unusual for you to feel hurt, angry, perhaps betrayed and even bitter toward that person. Do you have a hard time forgiving people who have wronged you? Does giving mercy seem too easy […]
Last night I had a conversation with Mark Victor Hansen who I briefly met last December. I met him at an event where the and his wife Crystal were presenting their book ASK. My immediate thought was that I’d love to have a conversation with Mark on my podcast SeniorsSTRAIGHTTalk. So many of us in […]
Medicare Advantage or traditional Medicare with supplemental insurance: which should you choose? A compelling reason so many 65-year-olds are flocking to Medicare Advantage insurance policies is that they tend to have significantly lower premiums than enrolling directly in traditional Medicare. Retirees are also inundated with advertisements on television, online and in the mail urging them […]
Almost every business will experience a phishing attack at some point. Therefore, it’s essential to be prepared and know how to educate your employees on phishing emails so that they can avoid becoming a victim. This blog post will discuss what phishing is, how to identify a phishing email, and the best ways to educate […]
