Tag Archives: colleagues

Thoughtful treats

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Stef

The company where I work has many employee-run interest groups.  Colleagues come together and connect over a common topic, ranging from diversity issues (i.e., race, gender, sexual orientation), to job skills (like presentation methods), to personal interests (like photography, meditation, … Continue reading →

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Clever, comical colleagues

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Stef

I work in a section of office space that houses around 75 people (give or take).    Many (most) of these individuals are vibrant, dynamic personalities.  They are engaging, witty, personable, kind, wicked smart, outgoing, gregarious, lovely extroverts.  They work very … Continue reading →

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#26: Attend/observe Participate in a Pecha Kucha event

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Stef

Throughout my 14-year career in the business world, I’ve had the remarkable good fortune to participate in a variety of amazing experiences, and to work alongside (and for) genuinely exceptional people. I’ve mentioned several of my fantastic colleagues in various … Continue reading →

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Skillful, sprightly scenes

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Stef

Last week my work team pulled off a surprise baby shower for my manager.  During the party, one of my colleagues mentioned an activity she did with her new baby when she was on maternity leave last year: creating scenes … Continue reading →

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Warm welcome

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stef

Yesterday was my first official day with my new work team.  As my new supervisor walked in to the office, she stopped by my desk with a little welcome gift: Seriously, could I work with more considerate, thoughtful, genuinely kind … Continue reading →

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Feel the love

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Stef

I am in the process of transitioning to a new team at work.  My current (soon to be ‘former’) team has a tradition that when someone in the group moves to a new area, a celebration is held where people … Continue reading →

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#74 – kind of…

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Stef

My manager spent the past two weeks on vacation in Hawaii, and returned to the office with a treat for all of us to try: My manager’s grandmother has lived in Hawaii for the past several decades, so as a … Continue reading →

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Monster veggie, magnificent view

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Stef

This morning a former coworker (now friend) appeared in the entry way of my cubicle, a giddy smile on her face. After exchanging our “Good morning”s, the woman asked me if I remembered that she started a garden this past … Continue reading →

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Exactly who are we talking about?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Stef

With permission from my work team, I share this happy hour story: One of my former colleagues recently had a medical scare in her family.  A tumor. The doctor was able to remove the lump completely, and the biopsy showed … Continue reading →

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Celebrations abound!

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Stef

A month ago one of my colleagues had a baby.  Today, she brought her new son into the office so we could all meet him, as well as see her and catch up on her life as a new mommy. … Continue reading →

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