Once upon a time there were rules as to what shirt you could wear with what tie. For example, no stripes on stripes!, no checks on checks! Those rules no longer apply. Today, we are prepared to accept any kind of coordination of shirt, tie, jacket, and pocket square, provided it has a pleasing harmony [...]
Read More >>When I was in Beijing I noticed lots of folks at the office taking power naps in the afternoon right at their desks :-), so it is worthy of a log. The daily 9 to 5 grind (well, 9-5 if you’re lucky) can be extremely exhausting on the body and mind. With much more demand [...]
Read More >>If you’ve come to absolutely dread Monday mornings, you may be having a mid-career crisis :-). Like the mid-life crisis, the mid-career crisis comes from being unfulfilled and unhappy in your situation, and it’s more common than you’d think. Excessive work and not enough pay are root causes. For some the problems are lack of [...]
Read More >>Being able to think on your feet and get your point across clearly is crucial at every level of business, from an initial interview to a high-level management meeting. Everyone needs quick, accurate answers and information. If you can’t provide those answers, people won’t forget, and won’t respect you. The effectiveness of your communication will [...]
Read More >>Cool guys run their own lives, but they accept advice when appropriate. Cool guys run their own lives, but they accept advice when appropriate. Cool guys are cheerful, but not aggressively cheerful. Cool guys are generous, but they have the right motives. Cool is about being who you are, but it is not about announcing [...]
Read More >>The song by Tony Bennett, also by Frank Sinatra says “I Left My Heart in San Francisco”… but nah, I won’t leave my heart here cos I left my heart back at home. There is nothing in this world that I enjoy more than being with my family. What better else is there in life? [...]
Read More >>I’m in SanFran this week, meeting with the big guns. It’s almost time to go to the office and pop comes the million dollar question – what do I wear? :-) Folks on Bay/Wall street are usually dressed in a suit and tie. We also hear of places where people go to work in casual [...]
Read More >>You’re weary. You’re frustrated. You’re unhappy. You’re demotivated. Your interaction with your boss leaves you cold. He’s a bully, intrusive, controlling, picky or petty. He’s a complete arse and and misses each meeting he schedules with you. He’s a bad dude, bad to the bone. Dealing with a less than effective manager, or just plain [...]
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