My black suit hates me. While I’ve worn each piece separately, I don’t think the full suit has seen the light of day (or the tunes at night) for some time. This may be because my love for its step-cousin (the vest) has a firm grip on me or because I just feel boring in [...]
Mark today down ladies and gents, cause today we finally got to take it off!
Today we took off our “coming soon” landing page and unveiled the company that I am so proud to be a part of.
Today we start putting the serendipity back into real-life dating – yes, offline!
Thank you to everyone who helped keep [...]
As Seth Godin writes: “Now, more than ever, we need to shake things up.”
In preparation for the new year(s), and his new book launch no doubt, Seth brought together more than seventy great thinkers to create an e-book called “What Matters Now.” In classic Godin fashion, he uses short ‘chapters’ to jam-pack quality into every [...]
The fanfare of this holiday season doesn’t have to take a toll on your wallet, or the environment. Here are some helpful tips to make this Christmas a little bit greener.
Take public transit (or walk) to go Christmas shopping. It may add a couple minutes to your trip, but it forces you to plan your [...]
During these cooler months, my iPod and I begin to dislike each other. Mainly because I hate having to take off my gloves in order to turn up my music or shuffle through songs. Well, Etre Touchy just solved my problem! Introducing the best, yet remarkably simple, way to keep your hands warm and your [...]
When I get married…
When I get that promotion…
When I create my own company…
When I finish that race…
When I make more money…
When I break that record…
When I get that award…
…THEN I will be great.
Wrong.
As I sat in Thomas Haas Chocolates with my sis having an incredible conversation, she reminded me what it meant to be great. [...]
It’s no surprise that I am a big advocate of smiling. It’s probably the most attractive and socially beneficial face anyone could make. If you’re looking for some help with getting into the habit of smiling more, may I suggest you watch this video:
happiness hat from Lauren McCarthy on Vimeo.
Designer Lauren McCarthy says that her [...]
According to the Work Environments Research Group (GRET) at the Universite du Montreal, comfort-inducing workspaces provide:
Physical comfort – “safe space” – proper lighting, air ventilation/circulation, and temperature (all up to health standards of course)
Functional comfort – “workable space” – privacy, space to work, reduced noise levels, technology
Psychological comfort – “my space” – personalization, sense of [...]
Today was the day that it truly sank in. Leaving a job you love officially sucks – check!
Some of the meetings I had today reminded me why I loved this job. In one meeting, I found myself surrounded by people that challenge each other to probe for a deeper understanding of “the facts.” In [...]
Seth Godin spread the news about tribes. He didn’t coin the theory of tribalism, but he did write a great book that outlined how to become a leader of a tribe and make that tribe worth being a part of.
Recently, I watched David Logan’s TED talk on “Tribal Leadership.” He promoted his idea that “as [...]
