My Travel Routine

Over time, I’ve developed a pretty set air-travel routine.

WanderingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 12, 2013books, reading, travelComment

The Importance of Talking to Strangers

You never know how you’ll meet someone who will influence your life.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 10, 2013relationshipsComment

So You Made a Mistake at Work: What to Do

Years ago, an employee came into my office, pale, and said she expected me to fire her.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 8, 2013business, employees, leadership, managementComment

Things I Love: October 2013

Ready or not for my list of stuff that makes me happy this month, here we go.

JournalLeslie FarnsworthOctober 6, 2013fashion, reading, relationships, writingComment

Fiction and Knowing Your Audience

The first rule of any type of communication: Know your audience.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 4, 2013books, fiction, literature, reading, writingComment

Rejecting Collaborations—While Preserving Connections

A person receiving a “no” smarts a little—and, potentially, for a while.

ThinkingLeslie FarnsworthOctober 2, 2013business, leadership, relationshipsComment

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