Work Happy: What Great Bosses Know

Saturday, August 4, I had the honor of delivering the commencement address to the 2012 graduates of the Duquesne University School of Leadership and Professional Advancement.  Graduates assembled in the University's Palumbo Center to receive graduate and undergraduate degrees in a variety of leadership study areas of concentration.  Many were working professionals who combined their studies with full time jobs, including a good number from the military.  The University live streamed the event for those who could not attend in person. My hosts from the School of Leadership were living proof of the values they teach.  Smart, collegial, proactive and fun.  They made the weekend extraordinary.  Here are a few pictures from the weekend, beginning with the book signing and talk on Friday night at the campus Barnes and Noble.

The Friday night crowd included alums, faculty and members of the graduating class.

When I sign books, I like to personalize the message, even if I'm meeting a person for the first time.  A few questions and there's always a story or a connection to note.

Dean Dorothy Bassett of the School of Leadership and Professional Advancement welcomes the crowd and introduces the speaker.

I shared thoughts from one of my favorite columns, "Ten Things Great Bosses Know" with the group.

Saturday, it was time for commencement ceremonies.

The proud graduates.

My commencement speech was titled "More Power to You."  I plan to turn it into a column and podcast soon, so stay tuned!

 

 

My husband Neil picked me up at the airport today, as I was coming home from teaching a leadership workshop in Mobile.  "Let's stop at Barnes and Noble on the way home," he suggested. Tomorrow is the officially release date for the book, but he thought it would be worthwhile to check the shelves today. When we arrived, he took his camera out of the trunk, so I suspected he knew something I didn't.  In fact, he had done a little advance scouting.  Sure enough, there in the "New Non-Fiction" area in business books, that bright, eye-catching cover, smiling right at us. It's been a wonderful journey, bringing this book to life.  Now, it can bring happiness to workplaces!   Feel free to contact me through the book's Facebook page if you'd like to share your thoughts or ask for advice.