It is a well-known fact that Information Technology professionals are often lacking skills in the communication department. Almost every job posting lately had stated you must have good Oral and Written communication skills. This was not me; at least until…
Category: Personal Learning and Growth
Fantastic Speech! When You Want to be Successful as Bad as You Want to Breath…
Fantastic Speech! When You Want to be Successful as Bad as You Want to Breath….
Should Children be Taught Cursive Writing
Cursive writing is the linking of hand-written characters. It is the penmanship that was taught to us in school after we learned to print. Some will argue that it is an old irrelevant craft due to the modern us of…
New Year – Fresh Start
2012 is a new year and for many, a fresh start. I see 2012 as an opportunity to do something new, start fresh on other items and a chance to turn a new leaf. Often, your colleagues, bosses and…
Posted in Goals, Personal Learning and Growth, Professional Development, Reflection, self-improvement Tagged with: 2012, Achieving Goals, Change, New Years
Driving to Your Goals
Monday night at London Western Toastmasters, I gave a speech about getting the momentum going. It was geared to getting used to speaking, getting in front of the club and practicing. I had equated it to driving a 5 speed…
Posted in #ldnont, How To, Personal Learning and Growth, Personal Thoughts, Professional Development, self-improvement Tagged with: Achieving Goals, Toastmasters
Be Kind to Those You Meet
You never know when you meet someone what they will be to you in your life. You may meet them in a service club, be a customer of yours, be a friend or an in-law. You just never know when…
What Languages do I Use
I was recently asked what I use to develop software and websites. I mostly use DotNet Technologies as it is often interchangeable between websites, web applications and desktop applications. I can often use the same data access classes and business…
Importance of Tracking Daily Activities – A Personal Perspective
When the cat is away the mice will play. This famous saying suggests that when a person in authority is not present, the people under his rule will enjoy their freedom. However; this should not be the case. The employee…
Posted in evaluation, Personal Learning and Growth, Personal Thoughts Tagged with: Accountability, Tracking
Popcorn and Office Etiquette
Today I smelled the sweet smell of popcorn and thought gee, I would like to partake in some. So, I opened my desk drawer and pulled out some of the my favorite buttery popcorn to pop. While walking back from…
