Generations

The Trouble With Paying Dues

Thursday, May 28th, 2009

“It’s going to be at least a year, isn’t it?” His eyes are full of impatience, frustration, and maybe even a dose of fear. After all, it was just a year ago that he was spending every waking moment of our first few months as a married couple penciling, inking, lettering, printing, making the perfect [...]

Social Justice in an Uncertain Economy

Wednesday, October 15th, 2008

Many things define a generation. What happens to us, around us. The culture we’re immersed in, the technology that shapes our norms and opportunities, the pulse of a society, the issues that divide and bind.
One of those issues binding us all right now is the shaky shape of the economy. The news is unavoidable. The [...]

Note to Millennials: You Aren’t Workforce Royalty Yet

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

With spring graduations just around the corner, in my world of work, the subject of new recruits entering the workforce is top of mind. Since part of my job includes writing advice for employers, I am happy to report that they’re starting to get the message about the coming worker shortage. SHRM reports that in [...]

LRS Classics: Multitasking vs. Time Management: What’s the best way to get things done?

Friday, July 13th, 2007

As I start writing this post, I’m also brainstorming, talking to a friend, adding to my to-do list, outlining a project, remembering what groceries I need to pick up and eating lunch. Chances are, I’ll finish this post later, while I’m watching the news or catching up with my sister or a friend on the [...]

LRS Classics: The Power of Now: What Sets Gen Y Apart

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007

It seems like the more I read, the more I see people my age blogging about work, careers and how we’ll face the challenges and opportunities we know are coming. As a part of the conversation myself, I’ve been very interested in how workers in different generations view this topic of our generation. Today, over [...]

LRS Classics: Forget Multitasking (If You Can) – Five Tips for Getting Stuff Done

Monday, July 9th, 2007

I just finished a great book called Getting Things Done, by David Allen. It was about more than time management – it focuses on really managing all you do rather than letting it control you. I’d definitely recommend it as a great read.
Though at this point in my career I can see how a lot [...]