Remember the days before Spell Check? Back then, turning out writing without spelling or grammar errors meant dedicated proofreading. Then Spell Check came along and saved all of us from our inability to look a word up in the dictionary and our lack of grammar knowledge. Or did it? Writing today – whether it be an email, a cover letter or […]
Read moreI spent most of December helping my 8th grade daughter complete applications for high school. She is applying to private high schools, a process which entails responding to multiple short answer and essay questions in order to provide each school with a better idea of her interests, personality and the way she thinks. These essays are an important way for […]
Read moreWhat an incredible opportunity for me! I am so flattered to be asked by Cindy and Julie to write a man’s POV blog just in time for Father’s Day. Being a Dad is without a doubt the most enjoyable thing in my life, so I hope I can successfully & clearly communicate that point. One last thing – please hold […]
Read moreLiterally. Performance Management has its roots in methodology based in the early 1900s for a workforce that had binary, repeatable tasks and the measure of effectiveness was making more widgets. Now we have a knowledge-based workforce requiring complex skills, fluid roles, and innovation. The definition of effective performance is constantly evolving. And yet, we keep heaping on layers of process […]
Read moreThis is a replay of a post on SUCCESS Magazine Blog, Friday, April 6, 2012. It’s time for hot dogs, fresh-cut grass and the sound of the ball on the bat. Opening Day is finally here, baseball fans! And as a Texas Rangers fan, the sting still lingers from last year’s World Series. We were one strike away from winning … twice. Yes, twice. Thankfully, […]
Read moreIn honor of the 10th anniversary of September 11th, Mom Corps Dallas remembers those who died during the terrorist attacks. We are thinking of their loved ones and friends as well as those injured and the heros who came to the rescue of many on this day. We asked Dallas business leaders what September 11th means to them. We were […]
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