Why Some People Love to Complain

I did a little research. First, why do people complain at all?

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 30, 2013culture, happiness, relationships Comments

What Makes a Friend

I don’t use the word “friend” casually.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 28, 2013relationshipsComment

No More "Sorry"

Women, stop saying you’re sorry.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 26, 2013business, culture, feminismComment

Don't Gape—Do Something

Work to cure ills. Soothe hurts. Further creativity. Seed beauty.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthSeptember 24, 2013cultureComment

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