Quiet Zones: Libraries in MilwaukeeOur local libraries have changed and grown over the past 15 or so years. There are many more options available to you than just book selections. There are audio, video and electronic choices. All serviced by your expert librarians, a sometimes forgotten resource in themselves. I don't believe there is a library left that doesn't provide computers and access to the internet for its patrons.
Apartment Living in MadisonThis provides a checklist to use when you are apartment hunting in Madison, so that you rent what you need and don't get caught later doing repairs on damage you didn't cause.
You Don't Bring Me Flowers AnymoreI loved getting my wife flowers for all those special occassions like her birthday and Valentine's Day. The price of them was getting so high that she insisted I stop buying them for her. So I decided to plant a flower garden instead, and keep the gift of flowers going. Join me on the journey as I learned how.
How to Find Local Numbers When You're Not A LocalWhile traveling I was turned onto a local service that provides more than just the telephone numbers for local businesses and government agencies. Information about their websites and more are also provided.
How to Spot a Winning Technical CoachA great technical coach 'catches an employee or team member doing something right'. Straight up observations are becoming a thing of the past. Find out how you can become a great technical coach in the workplace.
The One-page Wonder - My ResumeThis article reviews the steps in writing a Functional Resume. It gives an example of possible function areas you could select (always use three of them) and sample sentences that start with some recommended action words.
Get Me Some Bloomin' FlowersI live in the city. I love flowers. I figured out that I can have both city living and my own country style flower garden. This article describes how I went about creating my own 'Garden of Eden' out on my apartment's balcony.
I Want To Be A Star - In All My Job InterviewsThis article describes the format you should use when in a job interview. The potential employer will ask you a 'question' and they want you to answer it by sharing either a situation or a task that you were involved in (either in a personal situation or at your workplace), then include the actions you took and the results you achieved. It's called the STAR format. Actual examples included.
I'm Conflicted About How To Handle ConflictThis article reviews the five styles for handling conflict, no one of them more right or wrong than another. They are simply used in different situations.
