Author Archives: CypressRidge

Are you lucky?

Seneca said “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.” I agree with Seneca.  This pertains to both good luck and bad luck.  Is the current oil disaster simply bad luck?  I think not. It’s the result of a lack … Continue reading

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Mid-year Checkup

Mid-Year Check-up….I just received a notice from my primary care doctor to schedule a check-up.  So, let me remind you— employers, managers and employees– to do a mid-year check up on your performance.  This is a time to look deeper … Continue reading

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Strange Juxtapositions in Headline News

Today’s news headlines (yes, I still read the morning papers) collided and required I hold two differing facts simultaneously. One headline, California unemployment will top 13% and Adobe plans to lay off 680.  Both were next to Walmart’s announcement they expect much higher sales.  Am I missing something … Continue reading

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Let’s ditch the annual performance review, shall we?

The economic climate today offers business and individuals a great opportunity to step back, review and consider how they spend their time and money.  Painfully, we’ve finally realized there are not unlimited resources or time at work or in our personal lives. How we make changes … Continue reading

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Thought leader, I think not….

Although living and working in Silicon Valley, I am not one to quickly embrace technology unless I believe it has real value.  After following many bloggers, I finally concluded blogging is here to stay as a viable, often valuable communication tool. That said, I struggle to imagine Human Resources professionals, business owners … Continue reading

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