Today, we take a moment to pause and remember those who lost their lives 12 years ago today. As another year passes, may their loved ones find peace; may their legacy of bravery continue to live on. "The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more … Continue reading A moment to remember.
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The Lunchbox Evolution
This was my lunchbox when I was in the first grade. Well, not this EXACT lunchbox, but the one I faithfully carried to school each day looked exactly like this one. I used it to my pack my typical PB&J on Wonder Bread (cut into triangles!), carrot sticks and Twinkie (Rest in Peace, Hostess)...sometimes soup … Continue reading The Lunchbox Evolution
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On Being a Pilgrim
In the spirit of the holiday, a Thanksgiving-themed post... When it comes to my profession, I am a pilgrim. A wayfarer. A wanderer. And yes, a bit of a rule-breaker. In the United States, when we think of pilgrims, our thoughts generally go to the early settlers who fled England on the Mayflower to establish … Continue reading On Being a Pilgrim
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Day Job vs. Passion
If you go to any bookstore or online bookseller out there, and do a simple search, you will find countless resources from motivational authors about finding your passion. Targeting what it is that you love to do, and how to embrace it. And, if you're lucky, make obscene amounts of cash doing it. Now, I … Continue reading Day Job vs. Passion
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Pick a card, any card…
I was doing so well! I have so many things to say, and the past few weeks I let a grueling work schedule, many-many-many kids' sporting events, a slight case of writer's block, and a mini-vacation stand in the way of my creative output. And I promised myself that wouldn't happen!! **shakes fist in the … Continue reading Pick a card, any card…
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Short, Sweet, and (sometimes) to the Point
Confession: This little blog is not an attempt to broadcast a Trainer's Manifesto to the world. I've certainly read blogs like that. Sometimes helpful, sometimes not. Sometimes so full of fluff that I can't find anything relevant whatsoever. This little (but not insignificant!) blog is simply a way to capture the things I'm thinking, and … Continue reading Short, Sweet, and (sometimes) to the Point
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Week in Review: Working Mother Edition
I really don't eat, sleep, and breathe corporate learning ALL the time. Well, I'll admit having a perpetual to-do list and I'm never far from my thought-organizing BFF, Evernote. But I've been thinking about the blur that has been the past week, and realized that there was a whole lotta craziness jam-packed into it. So, … Continue reading Week in Review: Working Mother Edition
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Walk the Talk.
It's time to put my onboarding chops to work. I received confirmation today that I will be getting a new employee on my team! Now, he's not a "new" employee at all. He has been with our company for a long time, but has always reported to another department. He will be doing essentially the … Continue reading Walk the Talk.
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Assume Nothing
This afternoon, I went to my friendly neighborhood convenience store for some caffeinated refreshment (if you've checked out my About tab, you'll remember that I have a "wicked caffeine addiction"). While I was in the store, I overheard one of the two cashiers (loudly) remarking that she "didn't trust the guy at Pump 4." She … Continue reading Assume Nothing
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Say what you mean, and mean what you say…
When my elementary school music teacher, Mrs. Weber, would get frustrated with our class, she would stand up from her piano bench, put her hands on her hips, and sternly say, "I said what I meant, and I meant what I said!!" (what she "said" usually involved telling us to sit down and shut up...ah, … Continue reading Say what you mean, and mean what you say…
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