Sometimes when I can't back down (which is usually much easier to do) there is an extra high pressure to do well. In this case, I had to explain what is it I do and how it contributes to our bottom line. ICYDK, company culture and training are super hard to track on a daily … Continue reading A Masterpiece, Indeed. →

Dear Diary, I was in a hurry today and forgot that I didn't have enough cash for my commute. Actually, I realized this before driving off, but dismissed the thought. Pretty sure there was only one toll booth on the way to this place anyways. Of course, there were two booths. I took my line … Continue reading Once More, with Feelings →

I couldn't concentrate on my conference call because I'm sitting at my kitchen and the newborn bunnies are hopping around outside, like little vibrating sock balls. We couldn't tell which of our adult rabbits is the mother, because the newborns are all black and white, just like half the population. I say that somewhat jokingly, … Continue reading If I had a Soul →

What do you do when you want to give up? I wanted to, today. One meeting done, two more to go. Had to say no to a fourth appointment because I have to facilitate a workshop at 8 AM tomorrow morning. Apart from a weekend, every day has been filled with at least three appointments. … Continue reading Done →

First, there were the competitions. Regular people battle off to win a shiny, usually monetary, prize. Survivor. Amazing Race. Then comes the talent competitions. These are regular people too, except with a very specific talent. The prizes are better, because they represent opportunities tailored to the talent (usually in the form of a contract). Plus … Continue reading Three Waves of Reality Shows →