You may have noticed that Zoom was on my recently-released list of things I'll need to survive the summer. You may even have questioned this choice. I get it. There are days when I feel Zoomed out too, but, overall, I really enjoy the platform. I've been working mostly remotely for about a year. I love the way Zoom helps me stay (visually) … [Read more...]
Quotable: Peters on Hiring
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Are You Setting the Right Tone in Your Newsroom?
I rushed to my office and dropped my bags while I tried to find the key to the door. I sighed audibly as I pushed the door open with my rain-soaked shoe. I wasn't prepared for the morning downpour, and my shoes were ruined. I sighed loudly again as I dumped my bags and travel mug on my desk and started up my computer. Waking up late and ridiculous … [Read more...]
7 Guilt-Free Ways to Say ‘No’
Getting older gets a bad rap. There are some awesome things about aging. The most notable for me has been becoming more confident in myself. This confidence was the result of realizing that I'm pretty much grown at this point and unlikely to change drastically. I thought: "Ok, this is it. This is who I am. You get what you get, people. Like it or … [Read more...]
Quotable: Steven Pressfield on Professionalism
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Do you want sympathy or solutions?
My department chairman is a great guy who tries to fix all of the problems I bring to him, which sometimes annoys me. I know that sounds strange. Why would anyone not want their boss to fix their problems? I bet you assume that your staffers want you to fix problems they present you, too. But sometimes we don’t want someone to solve our … [Read more...]
Recognizing the Power of the Pause
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but my initial response to most emotion-evoking situations is anger. I get angry about the situation, the person creating it and/or myself for being part of it. My anger response results in the desire to lash out at whatever caused the stressor. I want to gripe them out. I want to tell them exactly what I think. I know … [Read more...]