Sure, I get sick of reading business cases and reports. Sure, I’m OVER PowerPoint presentations. Yes, I look forward to getting in a few minutes of Infinite Jest before I keel over into unconsciousness each night. A little bit more literature in my day; is that too much to ask? Apparently not. Click this link [...]
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We are implementing social networking at work. We are a membership organization, so obviously the members will have access to the network. But what about non-members? There is an easy answer (pictured here) and then a new question: What about the blogs and podcasts produced by in-house experts? Here’s my thought (another picture). I wonder, [...]
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Still weird in the arms, but… End of March End of May
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Ideal Performance State Check this out. So what do you think: Regardless of our profession or activity, adaptation is what separates peak performers from the rest. The way we think about pressure influences the way we feel and the way we react. Conversely, acting is adapting. If we act confidently and relaxed, our body tells [...]
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The conference I just attended was held in Philadelphia. We were at the convention center, there was lots of physical labor to be done, and the unions were ubiquitous. I have always been sympathetic to unions. My grandparents were all immigrants (from Italy on my Mom’s side, and Ireland on my Dad’s). When they came [...]
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Found some great notebook/sticky note/note pad products from Behance Outfitter. Geeky and designy. What more could I ask for? They have an “Action Method” — 1) identify and document action steps, 2) document backburner items, and 3) document reference materials. Very simple, yet few people seem to do it automatically. Action steps: what comes next, [...]
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Practice in the quiet, familiar space of the yoga room. Took almost all of the session to finally start really breathing again. Travel makes me stop breathing. New places; loud noises; the city; being somewhere different; strange food; unfamiliar noises; odd smells; being lost in a new environment; a different schedule; strangers; social events; staying [...]
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The Future of Attraction, Motivation, and Retention (aka, the Future Forum) at conference turned out quite well. I, needless to say, felt horribly uncomfortable getting up to present — but as the session wore on (i.e., when I finished my spiel and got to just participate as a panelist), it actually became rather fun. Charlie [...]
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Professionals by day. And by night?… A few pictures, and raucous background ambience (conference 2008), from conference. Jeff getting people riled up JC and Brandi Cosmo Jess Monica sings
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I went over to yoga sutra this morning. Arrived about 6:30, stood on the street for a while. One of the security guards who works in the building came over and said that they weren’t there yet, so I waited some more and finally gave up after about 20 minutes. Not sure exactly what’s going [...]
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