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Month: February 2013

Does handling money make you a bad person?

I visited Erasmus University on a sabbatical visit. While there, I interviewed some of the faculty about their research. Here is the second interview, where I asked marketing professor Nicole Mead about her research on money Does handling money make you a bad person? So there you have it: It depends on whether the money […]

If you ain’t first, you’re last.

Ricky Bobby: If you ain’t first, you’re last. You know, you know what I’m talking about? [to television camera] Ricky Bobby: That there is trademarked, not to be used without written permission of Ricky Bobby, Inc. ———————————————– At the talk I am giving tonight, I will start with the line, “Workplaces are getting more and […]

Wanted: GSOH

It’s that time of year. If you are in love, good for you. If you are not, good luck getting some. In any case, a good sense of humor (GSOH) is a highly-desirable quality in lovers and friends. Why? Two (of many) reasons why a good sense of humor is so important. 1. Happiness: If […]

What is the secret to a humorous workplace?

Talk invite: Decoding Humor at Work Business is serious business. The stakes are high and competition is fierce. But has work become too serious? Could life be better if you enjoyed more humor in your personal and professional life? Come to a Happy Hour talk on February 20th to find out. Boulder’s Quick Left has invited […]