I love delegation so much it’s second nature to me. I’d like to delegate everything in my life except playing and cuddling with my cat, going to brunch with my friends, and shopping. That may be a slight exaggeration but basically a true representation of... See more
When I reflect on my most stressful work experiences, a common denominator is lack of communication. Whether it’s cold treatment from a supervisor or a new manager who waits until it’s too late to communicate new requirements of a job, deficient communica... See more
A few weeks ago, I was on a trip as a travel writer with an almost wholly delightful group of people. There was, however, one toxic fellow writer among us. From the outset, she miserably straggled behind as we enjoyed ourselves. She was irritable in place... See more
When I was in graduate school, I did a summer internship that didn’t work out. It was for a small publishing company that produced two publications, one for students in high school and the other for students in college. Both related to being a young leade... See more
After 25 years in the workplace—a true middle-aged person’s perspective—I have observed both highly warm and personal work cultures and highly aloof and formal cultures in which revealing as little about your personal life as possible is the norm. Lately ... See more
