Ian's Messy Desk

JUNE 21, 2010

Wit and humour at the other person’s expense are rarely worth it and may hurt when least expected. Refuse to talk of another’s vices. Discourage gossip. It is a waste of valuable time and can be extremely destructive. Be careful of another’s feelings. Pay no attention to ill-natured remarks about you.

Gossip 100

Gossip Ergonomics Health Gifts 100

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 4, 2010

There’s always some low-hanging fruit that can be plucked with little effort or expense. Others carry on self-directed learning in recreational arts and hobbies, matters of health, family and community, or simply to increase their intellectual resources. There are steps you can take to improve productivity today.

Telecommuting 100

Telecommuting Ergonomics Health 2006 100

Ian's Messy Desk

OCTOBER 25, 2010

A leader achieves outcomes through —not at the expense of people. A leader allows people to use their strengths, creativity and talents for a common purpose in a way that motivates and creates pride in the task or the organization. A leader inspires confidence, trust and loyalty, through character, integrity and actions.

Ergonomics 100

Ergonomics Agenda Health Confidence 100

Ian's Messy Desk

MAY 14, 2010

Be sensitive of others : Jokes at someone else’s expense are not worth the trouble. Don’t point out the speck in the other person’s eye while ignoring the plank your own. Tearing down another to prop yourself up is a huge waste of time. Think about other people’s feelings before you poke fun. Things said in jest often have the sharpest barbs.

Gossip 100

Gossip Ergonomics Health 2010 100

Ian's Messy Desk

AUGUST 31, 2010

10 Simple and Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas – Gifts for the teacher, babysitter, hockey coach, or for the hosts of your holiday parties, don’t have to be expensive. What you write should reflect you, your family and the spirit of the season. Here are 10 gift ideas in small packages.

Holidays 100

Holidays Gifts Calendars 2010 100

Allwork

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

And it really felt almost insensitive, from my point of view, to prospect clients, prospective clients, during such a difficult health and safety crisis. We should also thank them for buying a surf company and health food, drink company and those sorts of things because that was important as well. They’re not big enough.

AT&T 147

AT&T Environment Travel Restaurants 147