I spoke at CodeCamp held at Foothill College in October 2012.  This is an annual educational event for software developers.  Roughly 3,000 people attended various sessions over the weekend.  I was interviewed by David Spark (www.sparkmediasolutions.com) after giving my talk which was titled “For New Managers: How to Be a ‘Good Boss.'”  David posted the interview and some of the information I covered on the CodeCamp website.  Thank you, David!

Here’s the link: 10-traits-inspring-managers.

This is one of my favorite TEDX talks.  What he’s talking about, in essence, is our ability to re-wire our brains to focus on the positive.  Enjoy.

http://www.ted.com/talks/shawn_achor_the_happy_secret_to_better_work.html

We are wiser and happier when we give thanks each day for what we accomplished, experienced, and all that we have to be grateful for.  How much time does this take, two minutes perhaps?  We are reminded, often painfully, how precious life is.  However, it’s our default to focus on the difficult, stressful, and overwhelming aspects of life.  Now is a great time to create a new habit to focus on the positive.

Here’s to being present and focused and to giving thanks for all we have to be grateful for.  To quote a wise coach colleague, remember to “thank yourself, you’re a very important person in your life!”

Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

I have some coffee first thing!  Although I know reading email first thing is not good for our productivity or peace of mind, I’ve not been able to break the habit.  Read what others do first thing . . .

http://www.fastcompany.com/3000619/what-successful-people-do-first-hour-their-work-day

I love this list!

http://positivelymagazine.com/2012/10/13-must-have-qualities-for-an-excellent-executive-presence/