Have you ever played the “what if” game? Not to brag, but I’ve reached an expert level. I can do it with almost any situation, even seemingly innocuous ones. It is a form of worrying […]
It may very well be true that we learned all our most important life skills in kindergarten, and in these divisive times, it is important to practice excellence in communication and integrity. A friend once […]
People seem obsessed with their weaknesses. I work with brilliant executives that show up with a list of areas in which they explain to me how they’re failing and want to talk about how to […]
Right now, my husband has a mild case of Covid and is holed up downstairs. It’s good digs. He’s got spacious room, TV, a cozy bed, microwave, fridge, his own bathroom, and meal delivery. We […]
Raise your hand if you love the holidays. Okay, raise your other hand if you dread the holidays. Right now, I look like I’m being held up by a bank robber. You? Honestly, I would […]
Ever watch “The Antiques Road Show?” People bring in their old, dusty stuff from the attic and ask an appraiser if it is worth anything. Most of the time, it is just old junk but […]
Do you remember your first car? When I ask a client this question, a smile will spread across their face as they share memories about their delightful clunkers. “The car had a hole in the […]
“Everyone is going to have a GREAT time if it is the last thing I do!” she said through gritted teeth. “I have been miserable for months while planning this and I better see a […]
“Hey, buddy, tackle the day!” he says to the boys. “Sweetie, take care,” he says to the girls. Before work, I drop off my child at her elementary school. A lovely ritual that I enjoy […]
Betrayed. You know the devastating feeling of the proverbial stab in the back or being thrown under the bus. First, there is a wave of shock. Then, often, a deep wave of shame. This shame […]
Have you ever gone to a friend or colleague seeking encouragement, and felt worse than when you came? Looking for support, mentoring or good advice can be as challenging as the problem you are facing. […]
“It looked like a Chernobyl scene. Everything was exactly as we had left it, but with a layer of dust.” I’ve heard a variation of this story every time someone goes back to their old […]
“Well you know how it is, about half the people here do most of the work,” said the VP. My eyes widened because I know that if that is the belief then that is what […]
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