You read that headline right. In the midst of many compelling World Cup stories, this one is literally earth-shattering, Mexico was playing the defending World Cup … [Read more...]
These 4 States Have The Least Engaged Employees According to This 31 Million Person Study
A massive study shows the state of the American workplace and the state of States' employee engagement levels. It ain't good
Okay, so fueling interstate rivalries is something better left to sports I suppose. But I couldn't resist when I saw Gallup's State of the American Workplace Report. The … [Read more...]
MLB Superstar Bryce Harper Just Passed Up $20 Million a Year (for the Same Thing Your Employees Want)
The megastar just signed a megadeal--but there's more to it than meets the eye.
"Generational talent" is a term thrown around far too much. But by most definitions, Bryce Harper, the 26-year-old baseball prodigy, deserves that … [Read more...]
‘Take Your Child to Work Day’ Will Be a More Meaningful Experience If You Do These 6 Things
It's a fun, but underutilized tradition. Here's how to make it matter
Every year for a day in April (Thursday, April 25th, this year) we engage in a fun, albeit somewhat odd ritual, known as "Take Your Child To Work Day." My daughter always … [Read more...]
Drinking Coffee This Way Boosts Work Performance and Happiness, According to Science
Benefits don't come just from drinking coffee, how you drink it matters too
The world's love affair with coffee will likely never wane, unless someone figures out how to serve hot, steaming ice cream as a morning beverage. Studies abound on … [Read more...]
Magic Johnson Called ‘Fear Monger’ by Staffers as the Tale of the Lakers Organization Gets More Toxic
An ESPN report cites current and former team staffers describing a dysfunctional organization under Magic.
As more layers to the onion that is the Los Angeles Lakers organization are peeled back, there are even more reasons to tear up (out of sadness, and not a joyful sadness). … [Read more...]
Looking to Feel Happier and Supremely Useful at Work? Focus on These 2 Words
It's a new framework that you can implement immediately
I recently wrote about one word that can bring you beyond happiness--usefulness. It's a word I focus on as a centerpiece in my life. I want to deliver on that sentiment here … [Read more...]
The 6 Most Passive-Aggressive Email Phrases You Use Without Thinking, According to a Recent Study
An ounce of prevention will keep you from sending the wrong message when you hit 'Send.'
Ahh, the art of the email. I've always found it to be a terrible medium for communicating--so much can be misconstrued from an unintentionally curt sentence, a … [Read more...]
These 5 Toxic Factors Cause People to Quit Even Before They Have Another Job, According to a Recent Study
This is what makes people so desperate to call it quits.
For anyone who has been in a toxic workplace or worked for a toxic boss, you know there are days when you want to just up and quit. But would you quit in … [Read more...]
I’ve Used This Productivity Hack for Years. It Makes You More Effective and Fulfilled
The "Color Coded Workplan" method requires introspection--but leads to the intersection of work and meaning
Getting dragged down in the minutiae of our jobs, the stuff we think must be done and know we don’t like doing, can drain even the most enthusiastic … [Read more...]
