Following years of reflecting on the matter, I believe that we are each in our current life situation totally due to luck. I am lucky I was born a white male in the USA. I am lucky that I was born to my parents who – though not well off financially – were college educated and caring, loving people. I am lucky to have been born with a healthy body. I am lucky to have … [Read more...] about That’s Me
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Infuse Calm into Your Work Day
Our work days can seem like a stressful blitz of activity. Would you like to integrate some moments of calm into your daily routine? Here are some ideas that include thoughts from a recent Harvard Business Review article. First, set your meeting times for 50 minutes – rather than an hour or 25 minutes, rather than 30 minutes. All it takes is a little extra efficiency … [Read more...] about Infuse Calm into Your Work Day
Slow Down & Choose What Matters
Visualize you are on a speeding train, looking out the window and observing the blending and blurring of tree branches, signs and buildings as you accelerate. Now, picture this train as a metaphor for your life. Think about what you saw. Are you appreciating the view, or is it also a blur? It is not uncommon for people to get caught up in daily demands and become oblivious … [Read more...] about Slow Down & Choose What Matters
Not My Last Semester Teaching
A year ago I moved into a full-time teaching position at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. I have really loved it and feel like I am making a difference. As long as I remain in good health, I look forward to teaching for years to come. However, a good friend of mine is retiring from teaching after this year. I saw him the other day and he … [Read more...] about Not My Last Semester Teaching
Is it Time to Quit Your Job?
Sure you have some bad days. And maybe even some terrible days. But is it time to quit your job? Looking for a new job takes a lot of effort. Here are some questions to consider from a recent article in Harvard Business Review to help you think through whether it is time to make that change. *Is Your Workplace Toxic? Do you have an abusive manager and is their … [Read more...] about Is it Time to Quit Your Job?