1. At lunch time, sit in your parked car with sunglasses on and point a hair dryer at passing cars. See if they slow down. 2. Put your garbage can on your desk and label it “In”. 3. Put decaf in the coffee maker for three weeks. Once everyone has gotten over their caffeine addiction,… Read More »
If you have nothing better to do in office than play pranks on your colleagues, check out these so-called “blood puddle pillows”.The pillows are purportedly “inspired by those suspenseful moments when a sleeping loved one is a little too still for a little too long”. Roll over to the Keetra website to see more witty… Read More »
Gucci’s CEO Robert Polet, who is profiled as Europe Businessman of the Year by FORTUNE magazine (“Galvanizing Gucci“, 21 Jan 2008), did something that most executives in his position would consider taboo. According to the FORTUNE article: “At the PPR gathering, in Lisbon, Polet climbed onto the rostrum and, in front of then vice chairman… Read More »
“Honestly speaking, I am not quite a techno-savvy [sic] but I’m again eagerly waiting to sail on the same boat.” “I’m ready for innovation.” “I am willing to go beyond my limits and meet deadlines.” “I know accuracy and detail is key to provide efficient solutions to our clients.” “I am more in-depth with myself… Read More »
As I was relocating from Manila, I had my FORTUNE magazine subscription redirected to my office address in Shenzhen while I searched for an apartment. Guess what? The first issue to be redirected had to have Jack Ma, our main competitor’s CEO, on the cover. And it had to be the first issue FORTUNE decides… Read More »
You are always on your own. Even if you work for a big company, you will always be on your own. Companies aren’t people. They’re things and they don’t have feelings. If you are expecting the company to “take care of you” or “do the right thing”, you’ll be disappointed. There are no strong bonds… Read More »