Last week, after we talked about the benefits of volunteering, no one will likely argue that it’s a worthwhile thing to do.  But how can you find time for it amongst the insanity of your everyday life?  Here are a few tips:   •          Determine what’s important and meaningful to you, ...

You know those creepy-crawly plastic insects kids play with around Halloween time?  Back in the day, my friends and I would throw a bunch of them against the wall and then see which one would stick.   When I saw these in the store last week, they got me thinking that a lot of people have careers that involve exactly the same ...

I’ve been taking on some new management responsibilities recently.  And you know what I realized?  The number one quality I appreciate most in a direct report is reliability.  By reliable, I mean a person who says she is going to do something, and then actually does it in the agreed-upon manner.     You’d think this one ...