Low Self-Esteem Is Good for the Bottom Line (And Other Lessons from Dilbert)
This week I’ve been reading The Dilbert Principle by Scott Adams, creator of the Dilbert cartoon strip. It book begins with this remark: I routinely include bizarre and unworldly elements such as sadistic talking animals, troll-like accountants, and employees turning into dishrags after the life-force has been drained from their
You Probably Won’t Listen, But Here’s Some Advice
This post is dedicated to three very special soon-to-be-college-graduates in my life, Olivia Harper, Chase Cutler, and Max Nicholson . Follow this advice, and I promise you’ll earn way more money than I could afford to give you in Target gift cards (…although I’ll get you one of those too.)
5 Gen Y Tools Even Boomers Can Appreciate
Much has been written about the love fest occuring between Millennials and Boomers in the workplace. Millennials love seeking advice and mentorship from Boomers, and Boomers are happy to give it since Millennials are too young to be a threat. But as digital natives, Millennials have plenty to teach Boomers
Stop Paying Your Employees By the Hour
First, a disclosure. You should know that I have a deeply personal vendetta against the hourly wage. Before meeting my (hourly-compensated) husband three years ago, there was nothing I loved more in this world than irresponsible shopping. But my pathological relationship with Macy’s was abruptly cut short thanks to my
Sara Gallagher is a project manager in Tulsa, OK with expertise in strategy portfolio management, performance improvement, organizational change, business analysis, strategic planning, and contemporary marketing/engagement approaches. She has worked in public relations for a U.S. Congressman, contributed to the success of local media outlets in her role as an Account Executive, and served on Boards committed to the economic development of the state, including the Board of Examiners for the Oklahoma Quality Award. Today, she contributes to the training and retraining of thousands of Oklahoma adults as a Project Manager for Community Care College, Clary Sage College, and Oklahoma Technical College. Off the clock, she blogs about business, culture, career design, and her "DIY MBA" education here at Gears and Shifts.
