Category: Books
-
Are you an ‘Unconscious Conscious Capitalist’?
ESOP, B Corp, and 3BL: Acronyms you should get to know. If you think business should have a greater purpose than generating maximum profit and creating shareholder value, you might just be a Conscious Capitalist. Learn more about the movement that’s helping capitalism course correct. Regaining Consciousness Conscious Capitalism is a business philosophy that…
-
The Missing Link: Joy in the Workplace
Here’s one forgotten component essential to assembling a better environment. I was chatting with a friend the other day who classified herself as “unhappily employed.” “All I want is to work for a company where I can really use my skills and where I feel like my contribution is valued,” she said. “That sounds…
-
On Life-Changing Things
Do cute new aprons count as clothes? So, as I’ve mentioned here before, I made a New Year’s resolution not to buy any books this year until I’ve read the books I already have. I’ve done pretty well sticking to that plan, although I still haven’t made my way through “Lipstick Traces.” But the doing…
-
At Long Last
Another item crossed off the culinary to-do list. Well, it finally happened — I made tortillas for the first time over the weekend! I was inspired to give this a go when I read Alana Chernila’s “The Homemeade Pantry” last spring. I hustled to pick up a tortilla press, and … that press has…
-
Reading Round Up
Somehow, the more books I read, the more books I add to my “to read” list. OK, I have a quick confession to make. I have technically broken my New Year’s resolution not to buy any books. I am not calling it a full-on break because the book I bought is definitely not for pleasure.…
-
Holiday Wrap-Up
No new books this year! The festive flurry of activity is over and it’s back to work around here. We had a nice break with time for both relaxing at home and getting out and about. This year, the kiddo had lots of Legos on his wish list and we all had fun helping to…
-
Christmas Spirits
Will I ever achieve my dream of owning a full-size Leg Lamp? It hasn’t felt all that Christmassy around here so far this year. I think that probably has to do with the warmer weather and lack of snow. We’ve been making preparations and all, but it’s been hard to believe the holiday is so…
jan milliman 