We were having dinner with friends when I was describing a recent story from a therapist about his clients who are stuck 40-something male (company name here) employees seeking counseling. (You can probably insert software or other companies too, but in his case it was all one software company). They can’t quit. The money is too good. […]
Tag Archives | Passion at work
#GoodEnergyMatters
Good energy matters, in order to make magic. And isn’t that the goal in life? Companies are constantly striving to make magic with their products and services. Innovating and creating newer, shinier, more compelling objects or offerings. So what happens when energy goes from light to dark? That’s where we look to our cultural heroes, like […]
The Truth about Project Management
Once upon a time, I was a project manager. At the time, I had to learn on the job because the whole Internet things was that new. We were all reading Idiot’s guides to Project Management or maybe taking the coveted PMP certification. It was one part organizational skills and one part technical skills. And […]
Mr. Mom
By Agent M1 on September 8, 2015 in Entrepreneurism, Fireside Chats, Riffs & Ideas, Work Life Balance
After reading several articles about flexibility in the workplace, a more common topic is bubbling to the surface of many respectable publications. Here’s one that states: Bottom Line: Working fathers are placing more importance on their familial obligations, and companies must react to this societal shift. My first thought, what will that mean for many companies who rely on fathers being […]
Impact
I just wrapped up a fantastic project for a global company focused on, in my own words, product innovation for humanity. Their mission doesn’t say anything close to that. As I sat through a full day of presentation rehearsals, I balanced my time between really listening to each speaker’s story, and carefully analyzing the cinematic […]
Culture Before Business
Four of us, a few years back, made a pinky pact to create change in corporate America and around the world, and we formed a company to help make that change. Two years later, with several projects and one big huge beast of a project, we are now looking at ourselves and each other, and […]
Drive Drive Drive
Do you ever wonder when the wheels will stop turning in your head – and you can finally just breathe with a glass of water, wine or bevvie of your choice, and a good book? My head feels like it’s on over drive much of the time. Maybe it’s because I’m all too aware of […]
Pioneering New Roles While Defaulting to Tradition
I was thinking the other day about why I’ve thought about needing a wife when I was working full time. I have a wonderful husband. He does more than cook. He helps with laundry and drop off / pick up when needed with the kids. He’s engaging. He’ll vacuum, sweep, and yes, clean toilets. So […]
I REALLY want to do this!
Hi folks. Agent S here. You haven’t heard from me for a while. Why? Because remember when I said I was nervous about pursuing some great new ideas for my business? Well, I did it, I’m doing it, and I’m LOVING it! The creative is done, the product is nearly complete. And now I’m doing the […]
Fixing the Un-fixable
By Agent M1 on October 15, 2012 in Riffs & Ideas, Tip of the Day, Weekly Survival, Work Life Balance
I have a friend, let’s call him Manny. Manny is a psychotherapist. The other day he was asking me about some of the common terminology in my field of work. When I asked why, he explained that his client was having some difficulties in her personal life, with relationships etc., and his assessment was that […]
