Masks Make Good Neighbors
Masks Make Good Neighbors Like many people, I used to assume that wearing a mask would protect me from the COVID virus. Unfortunately, masks do NOT protect the wearer from germs that other people are spreading. Instead, MASKS PROTECT OTHERS by limiting the spread of germs by the mask-wearer, keeping the majority of those germs in the mask or very close […]
Forget Your GPS – Use Your IGS
The problem with a GPS is that it needs you to put in your specific destination. Saying “I want to get gas” is not enough; you need to specify one particular gas station. Unfortunately, nobody knows what the new “normal” will look like, or how our organizations will be functioning then. Thus, we can’t use […]
How to Buy a New PC
Buying a new PC can be scary – a wrong decision can saddle you with a PC that does not meet your needs for the next 3-4 years. So how can you choose one that works for you? The screen on my beloved laptop, long in tooth at 4 ½ years old started failing seriously […]
You’re Here to Work, Not Play!
“You’re here to work, not to play!” my boss scowled when I cracked a joke or laughed in one organization. I’ve also worked in organizations where people laughed and joked as they worked. My experience has been that when people are laser focused on the task at hand, they do indeed accomplish that task. But […]
Inspiration Does NOT Matter!
I’ve deliberately sought to be inspired as I’ve worked, because I’ve believed that the work I do when I’m inspired will be higher quality than the work I do when I’m NOT inspired. And yet, my own experience strongly suggests that there is no direct correlation between inspiration and quality. My major form of production […]
Summer Treat, formatted
Here’s a summer treat, reformatted for easier reading My-rish Blessing Words & Music by Joy Zimmerman May your cats have no more furballs May your basements all stay dry May your joints remain stable May you eat some humble pie *** May you dance and go on roadtrips May your allergies go away May you […]
Retain Your Best and Brightest #2
Following up on last week’s blog, if you want to retain (and attract) the best and brightest, you need to lead the pack as far as being the employer of choice in your area. Here’s a very unconventional suggestion: 1. Ask your employees why they work for your organization. You can use a combination of various […]
Retain Your Best and Brightest, #1
As the job market tightens up, your best and brightest will have opportunities to move to other employers. Conversely, if you’re an employer of choice, you can cherry-pick the best and brightest from other organizations, including your competitors. Why would someone choose to work in your organization, compared to other organizations? It’s not primarily for […]
What’s Your Story?
Our stories define us. We relate to each other with our stories. In our stories, we are parents, single or married or divorced, sports enthusiasts, working or looking for work or retired, etc. The collection of many stories serves as our gyroscope. They keep us centered and grounded. Organizations also have stories. Not just the […]
Just Do It!
“Just Do It!” is an antidote to procrastination. One cause of procrastination is trying to ensure that we expend resources most wisely – to not make a mistake. But trying to decide between two disparate choices can lead to paralysis by analysis – not being able to decide which is the better choice. So instead […]