When people describe a satisfying life, they envision working hard but dictating their own assignments or hours. They want to make real contributions, but take breaks when they’re tired, and have time for family. What they really need is control. But, frequently, what they think they want is balance--and that’s where trouble starts.READ»
When things are going well, I am on top of the world. Yet then when bad luck hits or I see others achieving things I wish I could, I get down on myself. It's at times like these that I refer back to three parables from different cultures that help me regain perspective.READ»
People often ask me, "How do I know if it is right to start a social entrepreneurship organization?" or "How do you make the jump and just start?" In many ways, if you have to ask that question regarding social entrepreneurship, or marriage, then I think for me--it probably isn't right. READ»
Co-owner, Martin Farm; chairperson, Cotton Board
Courtland, Alabama
Martin, 47, relies on GPS technology to improve efficiency and trim fertilizer use on her family's large cotton operation.
"Our GPS-equipped harvesting ...READ»
CubeCheck.com is a new website that allows potential employees to check out a company’s work environment before they apply there. The site lists lots of useful information about employers including job satisfaction of ...READ»
There are four major work+life fit transitions that spark a fundamental rethinking of the way work fits into the rest of life: parenthood, illness, elder care, and retirement. Historically, our response to each of these reset ...READ»
NAPP Canada 2009 jobfair - COME AND MEET plenty of hiring companies - see partial previous list of companies here http://www.nappcanada.com/previous_jobfair_companies.htm.
We are connecting you to jobs. 5 different dates, 4 ...READ»
Does the term "rock star" permeate your workplace? Rock star as in someone whose work, accomplishments, mere presence, is legendary and feels like a rock star is in the room?
I have a different take, from Bob ...READ»
"Work-life balance has become such a commonly used phrase that we
rarely if ever stop to even question its meaning. Let's examine it...
Work
is part of our lives. Of course. Few of us can afford not to work, and
while ...READ»
Quit. I did.
That’s the answer if you want to be an Olympic athlete. Seth Godin, in his little book “The Dip” talks about strategic quitting. I expect many athletes at the Bejing Olympics quit a lot of other activities to ...READ»
3 hours. That is the amount of time on average I see my children each day during an average work week. 3 hours. My children ages 3, 2, and 2 months, are amazing and need their dad. My wife is now working full time as a mom, ...READ»
I have been a huge fan of James Ray’s material since I first heard him speak a few years ago. He’s the author of The Science of Success, which helped me get my second business started two years ago, but I am even more ...READ»
