Teaching an old dog new tricks

By Christine McLeod | March 31, 2012

So here I stand at the precipice of becoming a social media devotee. Perhaps it has something to do with my advancing years (aka young senior) and creeping complacency, finding comfort in what I know and where I have been.  I have come to the realization that to feel fully engaged in life curiosity is…

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Why Empire Avenue tweaks my curiosity muscle

By Christine McLeod | May 17, 2011 |

There is something akin to a virtual gold rush going on in my network this week as people discover… and tinker with… Empire Avenue – the first virtual stock exchange where tickers and stocks are bought and sold with virtual currency called Eaves. What makes this such an interesting model is WHAT you are trading.…

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Whose job is PEOPLE?

By Christine McLeod | August 26, 2010

Titles are a funny thing. I recognize the need to categorize the  work people do, but I question whether in today’s business environment they are accurate. Prior to starting Impact People Practices,  I was hired to lead the People side of a luxury hotel management company. The owners believed if we could attract and retain the…

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