Cat Island Fukuoka
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A Cat’s Guide To Taking Care Of Your Human
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9 Days after Tornado, Dexter the Dog Rescued from Rubble
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If Cats Took Selfies…
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20 Things to do When the Boss is Wrong
November 30, 2013 Leave a comment
You have an obligation to yourself, your boss, and your organization to speak up when you disagree. One of the best ways to earn respect is advocating for your ideas with integrity, courtesy, and intelligence.
Strong organizations have courageous leaders.
Weakness gives in too soon.
Arrogance hangs on too long.
Foolishness speaks before thinking.
When the boss thinks you’re wrong but you think you’re right:
- Make the boss feel understood. Do you fully understand her position? Ask questions.
- Determine if it’s worth the fight.
- Don’t give in if you’re convinced. Organizations need leaders with strong beliefs.
- Advocate with courage and courtesy.
- Engage them in private.
- Explain your intentions and desired results. Describe the win.
- Explore how you can give the boss what they need while hanging on to what you need.
- Get the facts.
- Test assumptions.
- Search for options.
- Embrace the big picture.
- Include others in the conversation but don’t…
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San Bernardino City Animal Shelter – Update 3
November 26, 2013 Leave a comment
San Bernardino City Animal Control/Shelter
by Diane Robertson Updated 11/26/2013
San Bernardino City Animal Services has been in the news and lighting-up Facebook with charges of abuse and corruption. Plenty of accusations and people trying to figure out how to improve operations at the shelter.
In this update, I ran across some interesting information comparative positions and salaries in San Bernardino. I will let you derive what you will from the information presented. Check it out. This is from indeed.com.
Press Coverage
Following is news media coverage about the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter #SBC
SBSun.com | October 11, 2013 | Fundraiser for SB City Shelter
Examiner.com | October 3, 2013 | Article Titled: More Allegations of Abuse at the San Bernardino City Animal Shelter
The Sun.com | 09/17/2013 | Article Titled: San Bernardino City Animal Shelter Target of Complaints
Examiner.com | September 6, 2013 | Article Titled: San Bernardino City Shelter retaliate against potential whistleblower http://www.examiner.com/article/san-bernardino-city-shelter-retaliates-against-potential-whistleblower
bsudiane.wordpress.com | August 23, 2013 | Blog Post Stop the Killing https://bsudiane.wordpress.com/2013/08/23/stop-the-killing/
bsudiane.wordpress.com | August 21, 2013 | Blog Post Animal Advocates Plan Lawsuit Against San Bernardino City Animal Shelter for Abuse and Corruption https://bsudiane.wordpress.com/2013/08/29/animal-advocates-plan-lawsuit-against-san-bernardino-city-animal-shelter-for-abuse-and-corruption/
Examiner.com | August 18, 2013 | Article Titled: New horrific allegations surrounding the San Bernardino City animal shelter
Examiner.com | August 18, 2013 | Article Titled: Demand injured Yorkie is seen by vet at the San Bernardino City animal shelter
The Sun News | July 28, 2013 | Article Titled: San Bernardino City Animal Shelter quarantine sparks criticism |http://www.sbsun.com/general-news/20130729/san-bernardino-city-animal-shelter-quarantine-sparks-criticism
Diane Robertson 