by jean | May 30, 2011 | One Opinion
I learned in a workshop that the word multitasking is a phrase intended to describe what computers do. It was never supposed to be applied to human beings. Yet there are a few activities that humans can do quite well simultaneously. One is to listen to an audiobook...
by jean | May 28, 2011 | One Opinion
One Minute Stress Relief You may have heard that when people are stressed out, their breathing becomes shallow. Accompanying shallow breaths can be thoughts of negativity and overwhelm. The tip I’m going to share with you can override both of these stress...
by jean | Apr 24, 2011 | One Minute Note
Last month, my friend Karen took motorcycle lessons. The next thing I knew, she was buying roller skates. “Why does Karen get to do all these fun things,” I whined to myself. Karen – who works a nine to five office job and is as busy as the rest of...
by jean | Apr 17, 2011 | One Opinion
After a few more snapshots, my tour was complete. I was invited to sit in my friend’s department until it was time for us to go out for lunch. The Zappos culture has become almost mythical in my mind so I was inwardly thrilled to have these informal moments to hang...
by jean | Apr 15, 2011 | One Opinion
I arrived for my tour an hour early. I could tell you that I’m used to LA traffic so I misjudged how long it would take to get there. The truth is that I was excited and didn’t want to miss a moment. I hung out in my car and tweeted about my upcoming adventure. A few...
by jean | Apr 12, 2011 | One Opinion
I’d first heard about Zappos when an acquaintance I admired very much told me he was moving to Vegas to work for them. He was heading up a project to share their company culture with other companies. I learned that Zappos was becoming famous for its out-of-the-box...
by jean | Mar 25, 2011 | One Opinion
When I saw these videos detailing the creative process used at IDEO, I felt like testing it out right away. Doesn’t it seem like a terrific combination of work and fun? Watch how they revolutionized a grocery basket! [youtube JkHOxyafGpE] [youtube...
by jean | Feb 25, 2011 | One Minute Note
I was given notice at my nonprofit in January due to a union technicality. Much as I was assured that I was well loved and would be missed, I still had to hand in my key card. A week later, they asked me to return for a while to train the woman who replaced me....
by jean | Feb 24, 2011 | One Opinion
I’ve become fascinated with company culture and am learning whatever I can about what makes people happy to come to work. I came across this amazing lecture by Dan Pink – Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us. It’s not just the lecture...
by jean | Jan 26, 2011 | One Opinion
I completed my weekly report just in time for the noon deadline when my boss asked me to meet him in his office. I entered and there was Harold from HR on my left and someone I’d never met – a union representative – on my right. Within moments, my life changed. My...
