If you are fortunate enough to live near or have ever been to any open space, like parks, empty fields, etc., you have probably encountered what is referred to as a “social path.” You’ve undoubtedly seen them: What started out as an area that showed no footprints, over time became worn and devoid of natural…
It wasn’t that long ago, when you accepted a job offer, the employer anticipated that you’d stick around for a “while.” Businesses valued loyalty and those workers who stayed around long enough reaped the added benefits of their commitment to their employer. Yet, over the last couple of decades, that “while” has dwindled from a…
Not too long ago at a modest dinner restaurant in a small coastal town, I encountered a waitress named Shelly. Full of energy and a desire to provide quality customer service, Shelly was friendly but completely professional from the first interaction to last. It was apparent that she took her job seriously and was dedicated…
There’s a strong likelihood that among your circle of friends and personal and professional acquaintances you know a few creative people. Certainly, most of us do. One’s ability to create, to make something that didn’t exist before, is a gift. Some, if they are lucky, and/or good marketers, use this gift for monetary gain,…
With the largest segment of the population reaching what many thought would be their retirement years, it’s not always clear if the Boomer generation will settle quietly into non-work mode, or continue to seek out new employment opportunities. Certainly for some, retirement is the plan; no work, just trying to find ways to explore their…
A great concept, right? Frequently, however, it is overrated, or at the very least, an illusion. We attempt to have control over our lives, and just when we assume things are within our control, something happens that necessitates change. Unless you live in an hermetically sealed bubble, on a daily basis we are subject to…
One of the things I think some people take for granted is the freedom with which we can make change to our work lives in this country. If you’re not happy on the job, feel you could be making more money, or have more control over the work, you are free to leave your job…
