Why is it we’re so quick to give others advice but have more trouble figuring out what to do ourselves when faced with a sticky situation? I’ve done it myself so many times. Please tell me you have, too. A friend, a colleague, a client… someone will describe their dilemma or where they feel stuck. …
Is it just me or do you find yourself hesitating to shout “Happy New Year!” with the same gusto as you may have in previous years? The whole year of 2020 felt like one sucker punch after another. I’m talking on a national and global level, as well as a very personal one for so …
This month, rather than the traditional gratitude posts, we’re thinking specifically about the Covid-19 pandemic. While there are seemingly unending negatives to this pandemic, there are also silver linings to be found if you look for them. Many businesses have gone under during this pandemic. According to this article in Fortune, nearly 100,000. As that …
Covid-19 and this global pandemic have changed so many things about our lives—how we work, how we live, and how we think about each other. I’ve noticed a lot of negativity rolled up in the observations about it on social media. I freely confess to having felt a lot of the negativity myself. November has …
I read a very short blog post from Seth Godin about a week ago, and it has stuck with me. I decided I needed to explore the idea a little more. Here’s the brief post: Unacceptable The word has a very specific meaning, which is why it’s so powerful. If we accept behavior that’s unacceptable, …
Have you caught yourself doing it? Bouncing from task to task, scrambling to meet deadlines, feeling like you’re putting out fires but never quite on top of everything? Speaking from personal experience, and in total honesty as I know you’ve come to expect from me, this is my default position. I thrive in chaos, so …
I never have enough time! Pt. 1: Who has time to plan?! Read More »
I wasn’t going to publish a blog post this week. The events taking place around our country have me feeling all the feels—primarily rage at the inability of white folks to see their own bias and see the institutionalized racism that surrounds us. There’s also been a sprinkling of helplessness, hopelessness, and a strong feeling …
First of all, Happy Summer Solstice!!! It’s my favorite day of the year. The sun stays with us longer than any other day, and it’s been an absolutely BEAUTIFUL one out here today. I hope you’ve been able to enjoy yours. If not yet, then get out there and enjoy the beautiful evening! As for …
“I think we should move up the launch date. We’re ready to go, and there’s no reason to wait”, Dave said. “Okay, we could consider that, but what about the final supplier who wasn’t sure about being able to make the original deadline?” Brandon asked. “Not going to be a problem”, Dave responded. “It’s fine.” …
By now, you know, dear readers, how we feel about connecting intention to action. We feel strongly. Setting intention is simply not enough. We get caught way too easily in “shoulda-coulda-woulda” land, and nothing changes. Dr. Gail Matthews, a professor of Psychology at Dominican University in California, conducted a study seeking to create a concrete …
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