On actually achieving goals
A few years ago, I read a short article about how of the people who make resolutions in January, more than half will …
When your go-to burnout management strategies stop working
“Have you become cynical or critical at work?” Well, my self-appointed nickname is Cynical Shawna. “Do you drag yourself to work and …
Happy birthday 101 Pat-Downs!
Drum roll, please… It’s officially book day!! What started in Cactus Land 11 years ago and finished in Sacramento during a pandemic is …
101 Pat-Downs: Available for pre-order!
It’s been a long, strange year. Like many, I’m damn delighted to see it go. Like counting the minutes until midnight and …
Getting back to blue musings
Over the last week, I’ve interviewed 10 young people about their experiences using social media. Having studied the topic for a number …
Emotional states of a last-minute conference submission
One of the most painful post-graduate school realizations is that procrastination doesn’t magically heal itself and homework NEVER GOES AWAY. Case in …
Sky Ops Surprise: That one time I was an under-cover agent
The goddamned rivets blew my cover. For nine months, I ran a quiet operation. I blended in, asked around a little, mostly …
#100HappyDays: Another use for research handbooks
Mr. T balancing precariously on research handbooks in order to wipe smashed bug guts off the ceiling. June 8, 2014 Door stop. …
#100HappyDays: Rocking the International Communication Association convention
My presentation title page for one of the Organizational Communication Division “B.E.S.T. Sessions” at the International Communication Association convention, May 25, 2014 …
#100HappyDays: Communing with fellow comm nerds
A group of serious smartypants people at the Qualitative Research in Management and Organizations conference in Albuquerque, NM last week. One of …