Why I Don't Drink

When people notice that someone doesn’t drink alcohol, they become extremely awkward.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthMay 3, 2013health Comments

Accountability Partners

Accountability partners have proved equally essential to my achievement.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthMay 1, 2013business, goals, happiness, relationships Comments

Freedom in Commitment

In commitment, we fully become present for things on which we could not otherwise focus.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 29, 2013business, happiness, relationships Comments

The Childhood Dream Job

Adults like to ask children what they want to be when they grow up.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 27, 2013books, literature, writing Comments

Advancing in Place

Here’s how to take initiative, break free from others’ limiting perspectives, and advance within your organization.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 25, 2013business, communication, networking, relationships Comments

Business Books: My Favorites

The books listed below in alphabetical order caused significant shifts in my thinking and my behavior when it comes to my professional—and, in some cases, personal—life.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 23, 2013books, business, reading Comments

Crying in Elevators

I didn’t notice the tears running down her face until I made an off-hand comment and glanced over.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 21, 2013communication, relationships Comments

Where Young Professionals Groups Go Wrong

Young-professionals efforts need a longer-term strategy than planning parties to achieve their expected rewards.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 19, 2013business, fundraising, relationships, sales Comments

The Vagaries of Customer Service

Telecutting happens when you enter a retail establishment or restaurant to talk to a sales or service representative and he gives priority to the ringing telephone.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthApril 17, 2013business, customer service, relationships, sales Comments