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In the last few posts, you learned 1) why it is so important to eat with your co-workers, 2) that it doesn’t matter where you eat, and 3) to be genuine in your discussions during the meal. This post will address the controversial topic of “who pays the check” if you do elect to go out to eat at a restaurant and not in the office. When two cars race toward each other, the first...
While searching the wreckage of a ship that sank 2,600 years ago, divers found 39 ingots of orichalcum, an ancient brass-like metal alloy that, according to Plato’s Critias Dialogue, covered citadel walls on Atlantis. Makes me wonder how many other forgotten treasures lay in the vastly-unexplored Oceans. Read more from Discovery News here.
Now that you know how important it is to eat with co-workers, next question you may ask is “Who do I eat with?” The short answer is – anyone, as long as you are not eating alone and you are taking advantage of the opportunity to learn something new. This is not a new concept, Greek Philosopher Epicurus, who lived from 341–270 BC, said, “We should look for someone to eat and drink with before...
It’s never to early to start thinking about the Memorial Day BBQ! Today is my mom’s birthday, so my SotD is finding her the coolest gift ever- a condiment gun! Get your at Amazon.com today.
Although it is intuitive that you will be a happier employee and more productive at work if you build positive relationships with your co-workers, most of us overlook one of the easiest building blocks to use – eating together. Think this is a good idea, but don’t know where to start? The next series of blogs will walk you through WHY it is important to eat with your co-workers, WHO you should eat with, WHAT...
NY’s first new bridge construction in over 50 years is going to be a massive undertaking! Check out the article by Popular Science: http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/infrastructure/how-new-york-is-buidling-its-behemoth-new-bridge-17141641?click=pm_news
Awesome addition to any earth moving company (or any home with an unwieldy backyard?)! For more information check out the company who makes this cool toy. http://deniscimaf.com/
As a young professional, you’ve probably already clicked the send button on thousands of emails. Sending email is an important communication tool in the professional world, it is important to shed bad habits and use it effectively. Similar to any other activity, you need to continuously upgrade and practice to perform at a higher level. The first step in mastering email is to knowing when to send one and the second is knowing how to...
At least once a month for the past five years I’ve ordered an Italian cold cut sub for dinner after a late night at the office. Last month my local sub shop did the unthinkable! They changed their bread. Unappreciative of the new bread, I decided to try a different sub shop on the way home. I was pleasantly surprised when, after I dialed the number, the man on the other line asked what my...
There is a reason that most cultures, past and present, have a phrase for “breaking bread”. Sharing a meal with a group of people helps build a communal bond and can be one of your strongest tools when it comes to forming, or furthering, relationships with clients. These experiences can be a positive factor in your career growth, or can be a significant hurdle- depending on how you handle yourself. Have you been invited to...
Civil Engineering Accomplishments with Tall Buildings
March 16, 2015
