Baseball, reading Harry Potter, work, presentations

Do you follow baseball?

Then this little item from The Scout Report, [Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2007. http://scout.wisc.edu/ ] may be of use to you ...

Baseball Widget 2.5
http://homepage.mac.com/aamann/DashBoard.html
From the Beloit Snappers to the Boston Red Sox, this powerful little widget can keep baseball aficionados in the know. After installing this widget, visitors can view the current scoreboard, check out results from previous days, and even look at the schedule for the upcoming week. This version of Baseball Widget is compatible with computers running Mac OS X 10.4.3 and newer.

Blog posts today:

Using cartoon and humour images in presentations at http://communicationedge.blogspot.com/2007/07/using-humour-images-and-cartoons-in.html

A Reading list of books like Harry Potter http://pivotal.wordpress.com/2007/07/28/books-like-harry-potter/

Book of the Week:

We've all faced relational challenges in the workplace. Whether working with an exacting boss, insensitive teammate, or forgetful follower, the behavior of those around us trigger emotions that threaten our well-being.
Contentment at work is tied to our emotional health in the office. Human relationships generate emotions, and people are imperfect. At some point, a coworker will irritate or infuriate us with their behavior. How we respond affects our joy on the job.
In a recent release, Katherine Crowley and Kathi Elster attempt to steer us away from the emotional black holes in the workplace. Their book, Working with You is Killing Me gives suggestions for controlling our feelings and avoiding the traps of negative emotions. Review by John Maxwell

June 11th

We saw "Shrek 3" today. I'm not sure that it had the same sort of story as its predecessors, and the magtiian was ... well... a strange part of the plot, but I enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed going out with the boys (and their dad!). We explored the new shopping centre that housed the cinema complex. It seems to be the new village style of shopping centre that is spreading across Australia.

Sent out the latest "Thought for the Day" today. It's online at http://www.consultpivotal.com/thought.htm

Posted Using humour images and cartoons in presentations on the public speaking blog.

and offered the assessment - Are you a team player? on the Organisation Management Blog.

Here is this week's bit Just for fun

Dilbert's Words of Wisdom

Poor Dilbert (the cartoon character, for any who aren't familiar with him) has a cynical attitude, but often knows exactly what's going on and where the truth is buried.

Here are a few nuggets of wisdom from the Corporate World. Enjoy!

I can only please one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow is not looking good either.

I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by.

Accept that some days you are the pigeon and some days the statue.

Needing someone is like needing a parachute. If he isn't there the first time, chances are you won't be needing him again.

On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key.

Don't be irreplaceable -- if you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.

After any salary raise, you will have less money at the end of the month than you did before.

When bosses talk about improving productivity, they are never talking about themselves.

If at first you don't succeed, try again. Then quit, and remove all evidence that you tried. No use being a damn fool about it.

You are always doing something marginal when the boss drops by your desk.

If it wasn't for the last minute, nothing would get done.

When you don't know what to do, walk fast, carry a clipboard, and look worried.


Good night!!