Casual Fridays - Are You a Naysayer?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, March 11, 2011
This week, I found myself in a protracted business meeting that caused my blood pressure to rise as the minutes ticked by. The cause of my frustration? A “no person”.
In my family, we were taught to “always err on the side of generosity” by two parents who said “yes” to requests as frequently as possible and practical. I think this predisposed me to being a “yes” person. Admittedly, this gets... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - The Best Bosses
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, March 04, 2011
In my working life, I’ve had occasion to be on both sides of the boss/subordinate equation a few times. In my very first “real” job, I actually played a very big part in having an ineffective supervisor disciplined and ultimately terminated. Looking back at my 23 year old self now, I realize that the steps I took then—which I was quite convicted about—now seem very rash and immature. But back then,... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Positive and Negative Feedback
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 25, 2011
While on our recent trip, Greg and I asked for the bill after a meal at a little cantina and it was presented on the little digital tray-thingy you see pictured here. My husband declared me a “geek” when I grabbed my iPhone and took a photo of the tray-thingy…but I recognize a blog post in the making when I see one! The tray-thingy was in fact a high tech feedback system, asking us to provide an... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Bringing Work Home
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 18, 2011
One of my biggest memories from my days of working in an office was the packing of my briefcase at the end of each day. For some reason, more days than not, I took work home with me. My self-imposed deadlines kept me from leaving stacks on my desk. And more often than not, the bulk of the work I carried home went undone since I was usually too tired to tackle it once I finally got home.
I have... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Miscommunication
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 11, 2011
This week I had an episode that made the appreciate the power of picking up the telephone to have a conversation with a colleague, versus sending my sentiments by email. Don’t get me wrong - I’m probably the world’s biggest fan of email and social networking for sharing ideas and quick thoughts.
But during the case in point, I saw that a good, old-fashioned conversation on the phone didn’t only... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Business Travel
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, February 04, 2011
Hallie’s post today reminded me how much I LOVE the travel portion of the work I am doing these days. I don’t have those adorable eye masks or cosmetic organizer, but I do have a favorite suitcase and the start of my own little system for taking my work on the road.
Friends who’ve watched the busyness of my schedule over the past year wonder how I do it. I’m also sometimes worried that they think... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Work/Service Connection
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, January 21, 2011
This week, on my weekly “tech” update for the Son Rise Morning Show, I shared about the latest Pew report on the “Social Side of the Internet”. The study gives a fascinating look at how Internet users, and in particular those active on social networking sites, are more likely to be involved in volunteer efforts and in service groups.
Thinking about and speaking about community service made me ponder... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Change of Environment
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, January 07, 2011
One of my favorite things to do when I’m on the road as I am this week is to take a photo on my iPhone and share it on my Twitter and Facebook feeds with the caption “The view from my office today”. These documented moments remind me to thank my blessings for the fact that the work I do is so portable and so flexible.
For the past four months, as I was working on my new book, I spent countless... READ MORE
Casual Fridays - Data Tsunami
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, October 08, 2010
Casual Fridays - Who's On Your Support Team?
Posted by Lisa Hendey in Just me on Friday, October 01, 2010
This week, I’ve been down in South Pasadena doing a few speaking sessions with the Women’s Connection at the wonderful Holy Family Parish. While I’ve been here, my darling teenager has been under the capable supervision of my mother in law Norma, who lives just a few blocks away from us. Coincidentally, Norma works less than a mile away from Adam’s high school and their work/school hours are nearly... READ MORE
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