by clearmessages | Oct 25, 2011 | Monthly Memo
At a certain age the memory jokes start coming — and sometimes it’s not all that funny. The mysteries surrounding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are very serious matters. But today, I’m actually looking at a different side of the memory...
by clearmessages | Sep 27, 2011 | Monthly Memo
Here’s a quick “What’s wrong with this picture?” exercise. Look over the statement made last month about the departure of Steve Jobs by the new CEO at Apple and see if you find anything out-of-place: “I want you to be confident that Apple...
by clearmessages | Aug 24, 2011 | Monthly Memo
It is surprising to realize I have written 77 Monthly Memos and am just now getting around to writing about what to do when you are nervous. (I’ve touched on it before, but this is the first straight take on the topic!) I was prompted by reading “Jacked...
by clearmessages | Jul 28, 2011 | Monthly Memo
Does that sound like you? The Boss says you need to speak tomorrow and you’re totally booked between now and then. Or a team member can’t be there and you suddenly have to fill in for them. Or you want to be the “go to” person at work but you...
by clearmessages | Jun 24, 2011 | Monthly Memo
During a recent tour through New Hampshire, presidential candidate Mitt Romney seemed to put on an “awkwardfest.” Of course Mr. Romney may make a fine president — I take no sides on that question. (If awkwardness stopped people from inhabiting the...
