Balancing Work and Life

In Praise of the Ever-Giving and Appreciative Employee

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ September 3, 2012 ⋅ 2 comments

I thank the radiation oncologist’s office staff for underscoring the twin pleasures of labor. That is, being fully engaged in your work and knowing that it is fully appreciated. Plus, […]

Vacation, Jazz Festivals and Chocolate Pudding Shots

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ July 21, 2012 ⋅ 6 comments

How do you feel when everyone goes on vacation? If you are like me, there is a tiny tinge of jealousy. Especially when the autoresponder says they won’t be back […]

The #1 Surefire Way to Stop Procrastination (Even If You’re Not Disciplined)

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ February 16, 2012 ⋅ 10 comments

I was four chapters into a book that a smart merchant banker swears by, before I found the mother of all time management tips. What’s the trick I learned to […]

In Memory Of Mark Brent Dolinsky, 1966-1981

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ December 7, 2011 ⋅ 16 comments

It has been 30 years since my brother Mark died, and while the world mourns this day focused on Pearl Harbor, I have my own Pearl Harbor. I would like […]

Where Did My Mojo Go?

By Tony Coretto ⋅ June 29, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

Facing a crisis of confidence? Here’s Tony Coretto’s story of how he found his mojo after facing a business funk, and the concrete steps you can take to succeed as he did.

What Saturday Night Live Taught Me About Time Management

By Susan Kim ⋅ May 19, 2011 ⋅ 7 comments

When Tina Fey was first promoted to head writer at SNL, she was stressed over all the sketches she had to edit and felt there was no way she could […]

Why the Best Time Management Strategy Involves Taking Off Your Clothes

By Susan Kim ⋅ April 8, 2011 ⋅ 6 comments

Despite all books you’ve bought on time management (some you even read), the seminars on the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, and the best intentioned to-do lists, somehow you […]

Want to Be Happier? Log Off After Reading This

By Susan Kim ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ 5 comments

When’s the last time you had a great conversation and not just some idle chit-chat? According to a recent study, the deeper your conversations, the happier you are. And you can’t have real conversations if you’re behind a computer.

5 Lessons for Finding Your Ideal Executive Gig

By Diane Dolinsky-Pickar ⋅ December 20, 2010 ⋅ 5 comments

In 2008, revenues were falling precipitously at a 75-person multinational public relations agency as clients pulled back on their PR efforts in the face of the oncoming economic crisis. Amy […]

How to Lose 20 Lbs, Gain 4 Hours, and Get More Friends

By Susan Kim ⋅ December 16, 2010 ⋅ 9 comments

Internet ads often claim they can change your life with a click. And it’s true – a click can change your life. Just click “off” on your TV remote. Why […]