I loathe the expression “work smarter, not harder.” To me, it implies you were not working smartly in the first place. However, here’s a free and easy way to cut down on the tedium of scheduling meetings and the e-mail volume that can result from a simple meeting invitation. Recommended a few years ago by aContinue reading “Productivity Tip: Try Doodle.com for scheduling”
Author Archives: Dominique O'Rourke
Sometimes the GPS is wrong: set your own course
The voice seemed to grow more insistent: “Take exit on right.” “Make a U-turn.” Did I imagine the “Recalculating” sounded irritated? Derisive? I could clearly see that I was on the right road no matter what the ‘voice’ next to me said. Undeterred, I was certain the GPS was going on old information. Sometimes people in our lives areContinue reading “Sometimes the GPS is wrong: set your own course”
For International Women’s Day! 5 minutes for 3 women who changed the world
modified from January 12, 2012 It’s the first time that three women share the Nobel Peace Prize and their stories are of amazing leadership that brought an end to decades-long dictatorships. So why are they nowhere to be found on Barbara Walter’s list of the 10 Most Fascinating People of 2011? Arguably, their contribution isContinue reading “For International Women’s Day! 5 minutes for 3 women who changed the world”
Dr. Seuss Day: A Leadership Lesson for Every Hour
Yes, this is a recycled post. Let’s say it’s in honour of Earth Hour tonight. I realized that I forgot to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday earlier this month and thought I’d dust off this classic post from my early blogging days. Please feel free to submit your own favourite quotes. I love to learn. The moreContinue reading “Dr. Seuss Day: A Leadership Lesson for Every Hour”
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