The clock on my office wall was demon possessed, of that I am certain. At first it was kind of subtle– a few minutes ahead one day, three minutes slow the next. Close enough for a punctuality scofflaw like me. But when one minute it was close and five minutes later it was off by…
Working from home has suddenly become a reality for millions, and that’s not entirely a bad thing. Where this all leads, nobody knows, but in the meantime those of us who suddenly find ourselves earning our keep at home need to ensure we stay productive. One might think that working from home automatically increases productivity–…
Takifugu rubripes, the Japanese fugu, also known as the blowfish, should not be an endangered species, given that its organs contain tetrodotoxin, said to be 1,200 times more deadly than cyanide. Ingested, it will cause certain, swift, and painful death. But the fugu is highly endangered, because humans are eating them out of existence. Can…
I’m a dog guy. For most of my years I’ve had a canine companion, generally a border collie or a BC mix. Many times when I need quiet time with my thoughts I prefer a dog at my side. He’ll think no less of me when I sing off key, tell a bad joke, or…
Tired of getting sanctimonious COVID missives which you delete without reading? (Hopefully not this one!) How bad is it? Well, today I got one from my online stock photo supplier. And one from a mental health services provider which was so badly written I began to foam at the mouth. And do I really need…
This special edition is significantly longer than the usual Friday Briefing. If you think it may be useful to ease a friend’s fears, please pass it on. Either click the link below, or open this in your browser (see link above) and send the web-link. The coronavirus-driven economic winter we’re entering is serious enough, but…
Beyond just surviving, which we will all do, we need to be ramping up for the world after coronavirus. It will be a different world, with new challenges as well as new opportunities. In this regard your choices and your effectiveness will be greatly enhanced if you understand and apply the Alignment Doctrine. The Alignment…
This one is very personal. It was inspired by someone very dear to me who has chosen a profession where self-employment is the norm and which is traditionally characterized by “feast or famine”. And right now it’s in big-time famine mode. Clients are frightened and have gone to ground, and won’t be seen for months….
You’d like to think that you can never have too many smart people, but you’d actually be wrong. Here’s why. Most smart people know they’re smart, and most of them secretly believe that they’re smarter than everyone else in the room. Trust me, I’m a lawyer and I’ve spent my life amongst lawyers. But to…
Professionals, by definition, are leaders. Teacher, scientist, doctor, realtor, architect, musician, athlete, advisor— your clients seek you out because your aptitudes, experience and knowledge address their needs. They look to you to solve their dilemmas, heal their wounds and take them to a better place. At that moment, you are the leader they need. But…