Be “BC” (brain-correct) in 2015 AD

What do being clever, being “PC” (political correct) and being tenacious all have in common? The unintended consequence of miscommunication between sender and receiver. When senders are dogmatic about a topic or issue, they tend to form their messages in ways that...

It’s in your paygrade

“That’s above my paygrade.” That excuse—which I’ve already heard multiple times this year—is so last century. The reasons for saying “that’s above my paygrade” are varied. For example, individuals may prefer staying quiet and not speaking up because...

Books about 2014’s work challenges

Can you trust yourself to try new things without becoming overwhelmed, overburdened and overtired? That sums up my challenges for this year. That also describes the topics of my favorite business books of 2014. This year’s list features a mix of...

Two steps to NOT hate work

The #1 most emailed New York Times article this weekend? “Why You Hate Work” by Tony Schwartz and Christine Porath. Ironic, isn’t it? Instead of taking a complete break to recharge our batteries and spend more time outdoors now that we’re experiencing lovely summer...