I decided my blog design was pretty boring. So…here’s my new layout and every so often I will upload a new graphic to the top. This one reminds me where I long to be when I retire (hopefully, soon.)
Two Good Deeds Tuesday May 22, 2008
Yesterday I had the pleasure of mentoring an amazing young woman who, at fifteen, is in the regional finals of NFTE - National Foundationg for Teaching Entrepreneurship. It was my second year offering marketing advice as they fine tune their final business plans for the competition tomorrow night at USC.
SIMPLY AMAZING. Can you imagine having a business at 15? Much less, knowing what you wanted to even do? She was so full of passion and enthusiasm, I loved every minute of my experience. Although, I am positive she would have liked me to talk a bit less.
So as I am driving home, high on life, heading to meet my hubby for sushi at Mr. Kim’s - there goes a small pomeranian running by my car! I barely put the car in park and I was running down the street in my heels after him.
I made ‘the call’ – “Honey, don’t meet me at Kim’s, I am heading home with a pomeranian I just rescued on Sepulveda Blvd.” I am sure he thought I was full of it. So one crazy night later, Dog X is trying to mount my dog (not fixed in addition to being not chipped.) I am searching for his owner, to no avail yet. But I know he will be happy regardless of the outcome, I’ll make sure of that.
Isn’t he precious? Is he yours?
What Happened to Fear in the Workplace? Seriously. May 22, 2008
I had a discussion over the weekend about how Gen Yers differ from us Gen Xers as employees. Do you remember being at your first real job and being totally afraid? Afraid to come in late? Afraid to mess up at your job? Afraid to accidentally lose a call you were transfering? Afraid that you simply weren’t good enough and could be fired any day? I don’t believe the new workforce even considers fear, much less contemplates that they might not be the best.
I am fascinated by the differences. I have had some employees who actually seemed put off when I gave them direction. Aren’t I the boss? Curious. Will we all be able to co-exist? How do we get our jobs done efficiently without having to walk on egg shells? It seems so cliche to talk about their ’sense of entitlement’ but it really does seem to be a reality.
I am not at all suggesting we instill fear. I hated my mean bosses. But I believe us bosses deserve the respect that we have earned in our 20+ years of employment. If we want something we always have to fight for it. Where is that fighting spirit today? I would love to hear from other Gen Xers like me who might have this same experience. Any advice?
