Archive for April, 2009
Work/Life Dissonance
Several years ago, I came to the realization that I had developed two different personas in my early professional career. I realized this one day on the drive home from work when leaving someone a voice mail that I said “Ramona” rather than the familiar “Mona” nickname that I used with family and friends. I [...]
The Land of BS
Last weekend, I found myself using skills I learned in the workplace negotiating a sales agreement for a new sectional sofa and an ottoman. After a period of making a selection and choosing several different options for our new furniture, it was finally time to focus on the dirty details. Cost. Everyone seems to get [...]
Learning From Other’s Mistakes
With the economy in the toilet, many folks have gotten a cruel wake up call. Those workers who survived on luxuries such as overtime, bonuses, and generous merit increases are now struggling to pay their car notes, mortgages, and other numerous bills. What I can’t understand is why people feel that they can determine what [...]
Selective Influence
I often say to my husband, friends, and professional colleagues that one of my goals in life is to surround myself with people I want to be more like. As a lifetime learner, I find that this applies to both professional and social settings. If you surround yourself with people you can learn from, you [...]
