Chris Reimer's Blog
February 25, 2016
How To Write
Now that I’m a published author, people often ask me how to become a writer, how to write, what tools I use to write, how to get published, and so on. Quickly, this is what you need to know about writing: 1.) Write poorly. 2.) Feel great shame about your crappy writing. 3.) Visit that […]
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June 30, 2015
Happywork TV Episode 40: Lay People Off Using Some Human Guidelines
In Episode 40 of Happywork TV, I talk about the next commitment in my book “Happywork.” The commitment is a LONG one. Watch the video to see what you think. Short version: treat people with dignity when you have to fire them or lay them off. Try to imagine it’s your own special little […]
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June 23, 2015
Happywork TV Episode 39: Single-Tasking To Find a New Job
In Episode 39 of Happywork TV, I explain where the hell I’ve been for the past four months! Sneak preview: 1. I prepared to launch a book 2. I was told I was losing my job 3. My book Happywork debuted to great reviews 4. I did quite a few fun speeches related to […]
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June 2, 2015
Thinking About Death
I recently tweeted out an article from The Atlantic titled “What Good Is Thinking About Death?” Mark Reardon, my radio buddy from KMOX 1120 here in St Louis, saw the article and had me in the studio to discuss, of all things, DEATH. Not always the best subject, but the stoics may have been on […]
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May 12, 2015
Eliminate the Online Distractions in Your Life
Someone or something online bothering you? Eliminate it. Slice it out of your life with no remorse. Take a walk, breathe fresh air, and return to doing YOUR work. We all have a shortage of time – never enough time to get it all done. Ignore meaningless external stimuli, as there is clearly no shortage […]
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March 4, 2015
Chris Reimer is Available For Hire
I don’t mean to darken your day, but I have some important news to share. Starting very soon, I’ll no longer be employed by Kaldi’s Coffee. Sad face emoji. I had been hired to be Marketing Director of both Kaldi’s Coffee and a sister company, Honolulu Coffee (they have common ownership). Since my hire, needs […]
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February 25, 2015
Happywork TV Episode 38: Don’t Haze or Hate on Departing Employees
In Episode 38 of Happywork TV, we talk about the next commitment in the work code of conduct I’ve created called “The Happywork Agreement.” This is a commitment that employers are going to make to their employees. Here it is: “If an employee resigns, I will not make it hard on them. There’s no […]
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February 17, 2015
Happywork TV Episode 37: Happywork Has Launched!
Thanks to all who have played a role in bringing my art to the marketplace. Today, February 17, 2015, Happywork hits the streets, and I’m thrilled and honored.
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February 16, 2015
Happywork is On The Shelves At Barnes & Noble
My book is now on the shelves at select Barnes & Noble stores nationwide. I stopped by the one near my house (170 & Ladue in St. Louis). They now have two autographed copies! Use BN.com to check in-store stock in your area (use the zip code field on the right side of the screen).
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February 13, 2015
The #Happywork Hashtag is Looking Good!
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