Fate and Hard Work

When watching those dancing or singing competition television shows, I am reminded of the relationship between fate and hard work. It is rare that winning contestants acknowledge their own hard work, but when they do, I perk up. Those who only credit circumstance,...

Patience in the Workplace

I read a lot of fiction and fantasy. I write notes when I read something that makes me think of a life or business message I can learn and share. When I read this passage in The Forest House by Marion Zimmer Bradley, I thought about how difficult it can be for people...

Find Your 15%

Over the past decade, many people have experienced dramatic changes in their roles and responsibilities due to workplace readjustments. These readjustments include doing more with less staff, using new technology and shifting business focus to meet customer needs....