Want to up your game in communication? Answer the question. No, seriously. When someone asks a question, answer it. Do it simply, succinctly and only elaborate if asked. Most people don’t do this. They tell you what they wanted to say, offer a story or dodge the question. And, it’s frustrating for your listeners. And you lose credibility and… View Article
Some of the best words and phrases I’ve ever heard are made up or seldom used. They are words people have invented to describe a current situation that may or may not have an equivalent term and, in the moment, sums up what’s happening better than imagined. Here’s a list of a few of my favorites, feel free to add… View Article
It’s hard to wait when you have a need. If you’re impatient like me, you don’t enjoy waiting anyway, and to wait and be patient while doing so – especially when you have a need – is challenging. Set the bar high and let yourself embrace the journey. Excellence is worth it. The question becomes: What’s the price of settling? What’s it worth to wait… View Article
Manufactured Stress. Have you ever caught yourself creating stress where there wasn’t really any? Me too. I create deadlines all the time. It’s what I do to be effective and accomplish things. It’s also a good way to manufacture anxiety, irritability and cause yourself pain. When I catch myself imposing deadlines on house or work projects which really aren’t driven by a… View Article
As we move into the next phases of the emerging world of work, the topic of hybrid work is frequenting meetings, conversations and minds everywhere. I am fascinated by the topic and have immersed myself in the conversation since mid-2020. The fact of the matter is, we entered the pandemic as one, at least by… View Article
For those of you playing along, I check in every 50 posts to take a macro look at my quest to writing a blog every day in my journey to 1,000 and document what I’m learning throughout this process. (I took Seth Godin’s challenge from this blog post). One friend Lacy Starling has joined me in the quest and she is succeeding at blogging… View Article
Have you ever struggled to begin something or try something new? Me too. And the journey to the starting line can feel like a marathon if you stay trapped between your ears. One solution for this … tell someone. Yup. It’s that simple. Say it out loud to someone, maybe even more than one someone. I did this recently as… View Article
Do you get excited when you receive an unexpected gift? Me TOO! When someone takes the time to listen, hear what you enjoy, are interested in, care about and appreciate and they unexpectedly send a package with a little something to cheer you up and make your day, it does just that. It’s one of the ways… View Article
When you look at the results you have in your life, what do you see? Do you see a masterpiece? A work of art worthy of your time calling you to leap out of bed in the morning and pushing you to extend your days as late as possible not wanting to miss a single minute… View Article
I found this quote today and had to share it as it felt like a permission slip to feel. As I listen and share with others as we emerge into the next stages of our pandemic lives, I can’t help but hear, feel, and see the layers of grief. Even in the most successful of lives, it’s been a challenge. Remembering to… View Article
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