Tag Archives: be happy
When I Grow Up I Want To Be…
This post is from Kate Forte, a senior at AZ State College, majoring in Event Planning. I remember sitting on the colorful carpet in preschool, surrounded by favorite stuffed animals, shapes and other runny-nose kids. This was the spot I remember being asked for the first time, “What do you want to be when you … Continue reading
What Would Add Value and Make a Difference?
In great workplace job interviewing, the goal is to ask powerful questions that not only look to observe and assess the candidate’s talents, strengths and passions (all of which influence performance), but to ask questions that assess how that candidate would add value and make a difference in your workplace. This focus is meaningful for … Continue reading
Because You’re Great, They’ll Call You Weird
There. I said it. If you are great at what you do, you stand out. And to most people, standing out makes you different – and different makes you weird. Think of some of history’s great weirdos: • Lady Gaga • JK Rowling • Amelia Earhart • Picasso • Walt Whitman • Dalai Lama • Michelango … Continue reading
A Break In The Clouds
I was walking the dog the other day and grumpy about something. The sky was mostly overcast (probably adding to my mood) except for a break in the clouds in the distance. And through this break came the most amazing ray of sun – determined to shine. I stood and watched this scene for such … Continue reading
The 3 Steps to Get Out of a Funk
It happens to all of us. Some days are great; other days we feel like we have the bullseye on our backs. Some days we can’t get out of our own way – the funk has arrived. Now a funk isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Sometimes being in a funk is giving you information about some part … Continue reading
Quit Complaining
Okay, here’s the situation. I’m in line at Starbucks (seems I am always here). Two people in front of me. Nicely dressed. Seem professional. Then I overhear them talk. Complain, complain…about everything – their kids, their jobs, waiting in line, the weather. All this in the couple of minutes it took to move through a … Continue reading
