'Some people left after Katrina, and other people said, ‘Come hell or high water, I’m staying…’

When the tale of loss is so familiar and sensationalized, such as the Hurricane Katrina tragedy, it takes great courage to tell one's own story, turning a catastrophic event into a testament of human resolve. What could mankind not do if it took to heart the literal "come hell or high water" mentality that the entire city of New Orleans and its surrounding areas was forced to take? LeBlanc's writing is simple and compelling withthe eye of a historian. The contents, whether words or photographs, leave a lasting image in the reader's mind.

We all know how unproductive meetings can be. The good news is that they don't have to be a giant time suck - they can actually become the useful, productive business tool you always hoped. Here's what you have to keep in mind...

​Some people are men and women of few words. To work in an office with such people is truly a blessing.
 
Most workers, however, are stuck in a workplace where they hear about everything from a co-worker’s baby-making plans to his/her estranged relationship with their father or mother.
 
Talking about such topics might be OK to share over cocktails with your best friend — they are not OK for the workplace...