Favorite Pastimes

What does it say about our society that so few of us have go-to fun?

JournalLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 22, 2013happinessComment

Road Trips: The Memories

Many of my most vivid traveling memories stem from road trips.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 20, 2013happiness, travel, vacationComment

The Problem with Women's Magazines

Even when seeking brainless reading, I can only take so much superficial advice.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 18, 2013culture, feminism, reading, womenComment

People Change Jobs More Often: Pros and Cons

Today’s workforce changes companies more often than ever before.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 16, 2013business, culture, employees, hiring, relationshipsComment

Dog Ownership Bests: My Top Ten

What are the ten best things about having a dog?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 14, 2013happinessComment

Complaining at Work

Unhappy with something at work? Talk to someone with the authority to do something to address the issue.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 12, 2013business, employees, leadership, managementComment

Me on September 11, 2001

Where were you on September 11, 2001?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 10, 2013cultureComment

Things I Love: September 2013

Ready for this month’s list of things I love?

JournalLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 8, 2013businessComment

All-time Favorites: Periodicals

Yet which periodicals are my all-time favorites?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 6, 2013readingComment

Balancing Customer Wants and Needs

What, then, is customer service?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 4, 2013business, customer service, leadership, salesComment

Learning to Love Tea

Slowly, over time, I learned to love green and oolong teas and nutty and warm-spiced tisanes.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 2, 2013Comment

Neighborhoods and Community

If a neighborhood’s community is anemic or nonexistent, its other advantages fade.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 31, 2013health, relationshipsComment

Likeability and Being Liked: The Difference

If you manage people, they will not always like you. No matter how hard you try.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 29, 2013business, employees, leadership, managementComment

Always Be Hiring

Does your company keep an eye open for good talent?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 27, 2013business, employees, hiringComment

City Houses and Creative Spaces

My porch and patio combination have become little spaces of peace in a busy world. What took me so long?

JournalLeslie FarnsworthAugust 25, 2013friendshipComment

Worthless Reading

Question: Is there worthless reading?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 23, 2013books, literature, reading, writingComment

Why You Need a Business Restaurant

If you entertain for business you should have a standard go-to restaurant.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 21, 2013business, leadership, salesComment

Company Culture: More Important than Ever

What do you think makes for the best company culture? How would you foster it?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthAugust 19, 2013business, employees, hiring, leadership, managementComment