Being concise and to the point helps improve the quality of your communication, whether in writing, on the phone, or in person. Working...

Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the holiday season. It's often the first chance for family and friends to gather in large groups and...

Thanksgiving is the kick-off to the holiday season. It’s often the first chance for family and friends to gather in large groups and...

Last week's post,  Identifying Generations in Your Workplace ,  focused on identifying and understanding the five generations in the...

Last week’s post, Identifying Generations in Your Workplace,  focused on identifying and understanding the five generations in the...

The first step in bridging the workplace generation gap is understanding that you have one and how extensive it is. By identifying your...

The first step in bridging the workplace generation gap is understanding that you have one and how extensive it is. By identifying your...

Most people don't put much thought into what typeface they use when sending an email or creating a document. Some might avoid Comic in a...

Most people don’t put much thought into what typeface they use when sending an email or creating a document. Some might avoid Comic in a...

I wrote this blog post when my daughter, now a rising junior, first went off to college. For those whose children will be going off to...

I wrote this blog post when my daughter, now a rising junior, first went off to college. For those whose children will be going off to...

This week will be the last week of radiation treatments for my Doberman Pinscher Jack. Every morning for the past three weeks, we've...

Every morning for the past three weeks, we’ve traveled together to downtown Houston to spend an hour or two at Gulf Coast Veterinary...

If you're searching for a new job, the first hurdle you'll have to cross is getting that job interview. In today's competitive job...

If you’re searching for a new job, the first hurdle you’ll have to cross is getting that job interview. In today’s competitive job...

When people think about etiquette, they often think about twelve course dinners, people in tuxedos and fancy dresses, high tea,...

When people think about etiquette, they often think about twelve course dinners, people in tuxedos and fancy dresses, high tea,...

Not many people realize that silence is a very powerful communication tool—sometimes even more powerful than nonverbal communication or...

Not many people realize that silence is a very powerful communication tool—sometimes even more powerful than nonverbal communication or...

In a recent post, I advocated "Getting Rid of Dead Weight Once and For All."  However, for many people, it's one thing to know you need...