The beginning of a new year is usually the perfect time for beginnings. Most people kick it off by resolving to do things differently this year versus the previous one. Others simply set goals to accomplish during the next 12 month period. Whatever the time of year, consider this moment the start of a new career year for you–one in which you will focus on your job and give it a new lease on life [...]

What are some of the meaningful experiences you have had at work–the kind of experiences that have been defining points in time or watershed events that have caused you to look at things a little differently [...]

The CBS Late Show with David Letterman is famous for its Top Ten lists. These inventories take current provoking or controversial subjects and treat them with sarcasm, humor or comedy. They can be very entertaining. This week’s Comfort Food offers its own Top Ten list-not in Letterman tradition, but in a serious fashion. Consider these things when developing and maintaining your work relationships [...]

Ever wondered about the origin of the phrase “over-the-top”? Research indicates that during World War I, the British coined the phrase to describe how the infantry would emerge from the relative safety of the trenches and display excessive bravery by attacking the enemy across open ground. Today this phrase is used to describe excess and is meant to suggest the following [...]

This week’s Comfort Food is about mouth-watering Crème Brûlée. You may well ask what Crème Brûlée has to do with relationships. Actually a lot…stay with me a moment. Crème Brûlée is a French term for what the English refer to as Burnt Cream. It consists of smooth custard topped with a small amount of sugar that has been caramelized using a small torch or broiler. It’s usually a special dessert one enjoys in an elegant restaurant at the end of a superb dining experience [...]