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Louise Carnachan

People Who Love Their Work

The plane was still boarding when a man in an airlines uniform stopped to talk with the passenger ahead of me. “I know that guy,” he...

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It's February: Love is in the Air (& Office?)

I f thou remem’brest not the slightest folly That ever love did make thee run into Thou hast not loved. William Shakespeare, As You Like...

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Poorly Wrapped Communication Packages

“I haven’t finished asking my question,” I snapped at my mother’s physician who had interrupted me at every turn. Because I’d spoken with...

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Small Experiments

I was inspired by a blog post written by my friend, Anne Kearney (article here). She discusses the small urban design experiments found...

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Sentenced to Mandatory Training

The public servant was given probation and community service. In my estimation, it was a slap on the wrist for heinous crimes. Fifteen...

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The Drive for Productivity

“I value expediency above all else!” my client declared proudly. As a busy person with a lot on her plate professionally and personally,...

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Yeah, but What if I'm Not Sorry?

’I’m sorry you feel that way’ isn’t an apology!” she yelled at me. Well spotted because I had zero remorse. I believe the best reason for...

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Louise Carnachan

Too Important to be Nice?

“You’re nothing but white noise to me.” The topic was jerks and this was the winning slam. I was speaking with a group of women who are...