Choosing to Supersize? …then pay up!

By Kimberly June 1, 2011 Career, workplace

Health insurance is far from a stimulating topic, well unless you’re the Federal government, but that’s a story for another day.  I applaud health insurance brokers and benefits specialists who do this on a full-time basis.

I would like to see health insurance carriers start treating subscribers the same way as auto, homeowners and life insurance carriers do.  Think of driving.  If you get too many tickets or accidents or decide to drive your car after a few toddies, you’re in big trouble with your carrier (and the law!) and will be nailed with higher premiums — as well as probably being dropped like a hot potato if they find out.  Have fun shopping those car insurance rates due to making the choice to be irresponsible on the road.  Have you tried to purchase a generous life insurance policy if you’re not healthy? Read more

Learning from the Grateful Dead

By Kimberly April 26, 2011 Career, responsibility, results, success, workplace

The Grateful Dead was before my time yet still have a massive following of fans of all ages.  This post isn’t about their music though.  I’d like to share my observations of the band, the loyalty of Deadhead enthusiasts and the lessons on leadership and cultivating a positive community in our work environments.  Please enjoy with an open mind and feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts. Read more

Cells in the loo?

By Kimberly Roden March 11, 2011 Career, communication, workplace

A colleague recently stopped by my desk and said, “I have a topic for your next blog post.”   Great!  I like to know what matters to people and if there is something I can write that will get varied responses and provide insight, I’m all over it.  I was anxious to hear more…

“Why do people talk on their cell phones in the bathroom?”

Go ahead and laugh but I can validate that I’m not the only one curious about this activity.  I work in 2 offices with contrasting environments and after casually asking around, I found that it’s not gender specific and everyone I spoke with found it odd too.  Personally, the thought of bringing my phone into the restroom has never crossed my mind.  So I put on my empathy hat and thought I would take a crack at coming up with a few reasons of my own.  I admit, my reasons are weak so if you do this or know anyone who does, please give us the facts! Read more

Top 10: Cheat Sheet for the C-suite

By Kimberly Roden March 2, 2011 Career, communication, responsibility, workplace

Over the last 20 years, I’ve worked with managers and leaders who all had their own unique style.  If the job of being a leader was easy there wouldn’t be 67,269 books written on the topic.  Leader or company perfection is non-existent.  There is no Nirvana in Corporate America — that’s why it’s called work!  Simply put, leaders have to know their business and know people. Read more