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Resiliency in the Workplace

Join Wendy Woods for Resiliency in the Workplace on April 4 and 5, 2014 in the Applied Mindfulness Meditation program at the University of Toronto.  Learn how self-compassion and compassion can contribute to resiliency and impact the workplace.

Quotes of the Week

“The choices I make today will determine the rest of my life!” ~Ginny Dye, Founder of The Ultimate Life Company “Life is best enjoyed when time periods are evenly divided between labor, sleep, and recreation… all people should spend one third of their time in recreation which is rebuilding, voluntary activity, never idleness.” ~Brigham Young, Religious Leader “Most people struggle with life balance because they haven’t paid the price to decide what is...

Quotes of the Week

Image courtesy of renjith krishnan/FreeDigitalPhotos.net “There are few, if any, jobs in which ability alone is sufficient. Needed, also, are loyalty, sincerity, enthusiasm and team play.” –William B. Given, Jr. Author “When people go to work, they shouldn’t have to leave their hearts at home.” –Betty Bender, Motivational Speaker “Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” –Theodore...

Quotes of the Week

“When we engage in what we are naturally suited to do, our work takes on the quality of play and it is play that stimulates creativity.” ~Linda Naiman, Corporate Alchemist “The creative is the place where no one else has ever been. You have to leave the city of your comfort and go into the wilderness of your intuition. What you’ll discover will be wonderful. What you’ll discover is...

Quotes of the Week

“Creativity requires the courage to let go of certainties.”~ Erich Fromm, 1900-1980, Psychologist “Listen to anyone with an original idea, no matter how absurd it may sound at first. If you put fences around people, you get sheep. Give people the room they need.”~ William McKnight, 3M President “All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning.”~ Albert Camus, French Algerian author, philosopher and journalist “If you...

Our Gen Y to Gen X dictionary II

Here are more Gen Y dictionary of terms as promised. LI – LinkedIn OH – overheard TY – thank you FB – Facebook FWD – forward GN/GN8 – good night BBS- Be back soon BBT: Be back tomorrow OMG: Oh my God! OOTO: Out of the office Look out for more terms soon.

Our Gen Y to Gen X Dictionary

Having trouble understanding your employees? We understand that their text messages and emails can be cryptic at best. So we’ve decided to help you out with our Gen Y dictionary of terms. We will add more terms as time goes on. Brb – Be right back Lol – Laugh out oud Rofl – Rolling on the floor laughing Tyt – Take your time Cya – See you soon G2g...

Summer Networking Opportunities

The Globe and Mail article On the job hunt, success can lead to setback highlights how difficult looking for work can be. This is especially true during the summer when so many employers are on vacation. However there are many opportunities to network and have fun while you are doing it. Barbeques, beach parties or block parties are only a few examples of networking opportunities this time of year....

FISH! Tales

I would recommend FISH! Tales as it’s a fun and interesting book. At first, I thought it was about people going on a fishing trip. To my surprise, it consists of the FISH principle which is about creating a better fun workplace and actually based on Pike Place Fish market in Seattle. The FISH! Principle includes four themes: Play, Make Their Day, Be Present, and Choose Your Attitude. Along...

Poking Fun at Yourself: A great way to deflect criticism

In my laughter seminars, I talk about the importance of being able to laugh at yourself.  It’s a great way to show humility and take yourself lightly. As we saw at the Olympic closing ceremony, it’s also a great way to deflect criticism and acknowledge your mistakes.  I loved that VANOC made fun of itself for the opening ceremonies torch malfunction.  Having the clown jump out of the floor...