Lady Trade is 12 feet tall and weighs 5.5 tons. She and Lady Agriculture graced the entrance to the Chicago Board of Trade Building in 1885. Some 60+ years later while this building was demolished, these statues mysteriously disappeared. During 1978, … Continue reading →
4 times a year we celebrate a Patriotic Holiday. Traffic going and coming everywhere Hurrying to enjoy a great day Of celebrating our freedom From tyranny, oppression and terrorists. Jars of ketchup, mustard and hot sauce on … Continue reading →
Great cultural changes begin in affectation and end in routine. Jacques Barzun Yesterday I was presented with another opportunity to challenge an existing belief. I’m sure it’s happened to you as some people describe it as a “make over”. The … Continue reading →
It’s not what you achieve, it’s what you overcome. That’s what defines your career. Carlton Fink It’s Monday. I’m sharing a number of food for thought quotations on having a Career. Feel free to share with me your favorite career … Continue reading →
Golf is a game that is played on a five-inch course — the distance between your ears. Bobby Jones May 31st was a good weather day in Scotland for Golfer, Andrew Dodt. He shot not only one, but two holes in … Continue reading →
International Coaching Week provides an opportunity for us to consider, whether professionally or personally, unrealized goals we haven’t made time for. Why didn’t you? is a question we’ve all heard. Depending on how the question was asked, i.e., what was … Continue reading →
Today is the first day of International Coaching Week. Coaches who are members of the International Coach Federation are happily and purposely getting the word out about the value of coaching. What this means is that we educate the public … Continue reading →
On this Monday, we have received a message from outer space, via Commander Chris Hadfield at the Space Station. It’s entitled, “Space Oddity – Chris Hadfield performs onboard ISS with Larrivee Parlor.” It’s creative, welcoming and novel.
What’s Your Message to “your world” this week in your career. What do you have to communicate that you have some concerns about? How will you get your message across to another person? How would you like to receive the same message?
What’s Your Message can be subtle, direct, indirect, formal, informal, orally or written. It can also be a signal. As you work through your message communications this week, Choose Who You Want to be Known As. Have a great week.
“Jo Ann” M. Radja, Career Management Coach and Change Agent