Forget the 40-hour work week: for many working professionals, 80+ workweeks are not only common but expected and deeply entrenched into their companies’ culture. And, as anyone who’s... Read more >>

It was the last part of my workday. I opened up my laptop and began responding to a multitude of emails. I work in sales and had just finished presenting product ideas to a client. Within my line of... Read more >>

For the millions of individuals who are out of work, a decision befalls them more times than not. Should they take any job, including those that pay significantly less money than the ones they had... Read more >>

Strategy for Professional Women Is there “buzz” about you in your company or industry? Do people frequently come to you asking for your expertise or input? Is your value to your... Read more >>

It started in 1969 when I returned from the service. Affirmative action kept me out of a lot of good opportunities (me being a poor white male). Then there are the jobs that my wife, mistress,... Read more >>

In 1980, I began a year of life in the small city of Sydney, Nova Scotia on beautiful Cape Breton Island, home of the Cabot Trail. Sydney was a dirty steel town. The mill was fed by the multitude of... Read more >>

In 2011, we’re focusing on peace of mind, thinking the best of people, and avoiding frustration. Inevitably, though, a giant percentage of our frustration at any given time is work-related. The... Read more >>

Today started out really wonderfully. Carli got up on time, which was great. I helped her get dressed, she brushed her hair, and finished getting ready for school. The bus arrived shortly after the... Read more >>

How many of us have heard the saying, “In my day ...” Well, okay, I am going to begin with the saying I always hated! But, in my day, it seemed like kids had a lot more responsibility in... Read more >>

Ok, so now I understand. After growing up abused by my father and neglected by my mother, I now understand I deserve the best. I mean, why is it wrong to feel like I deserve the best? I had low... Read more >>