I was reflecting on both flexibility and resilience today, and my thoughts prompted me to go to Dictionary.com. Flexibility is defined as: the ability to bend easily or without breaking the quality of being easily adapted or of offering many different options the ability and willingness to adjust one’s thinking or behavior Resilience is defined as: the power or ability… View Article
As we cooked as if we were gathering a large group the days before Thanksgiving, I struggled to find a holiday music playlist I loved. Of course, my holiday list is on my iPod Classic if that gives you perspective. If you’re asking what that is, you’re too young to get it. Both Kevin and I ranged from disappointed… View Article
While there is no good way to gather at this time in history, you can still have a meaningful impact, share appreciation and connect your team beyond the screen. Though this article was written last year, the main premises remain constant – even during a pandemic. https://thriveglobal.com/stories/3-gift-ideas-employees-will-actually-value/ Give the Gift of Time – If ever there was a year for time… View Article
Given what my life’s work has been about, I like to believe I have enough tools to manage my mindset, even in 2020. I consider it an honor to help others do the same as well. And then my humanity kicks in and I realize my work is never done. My job is to be… View Article
Oh the infinite things we’ve needed to rescope this year, including our traditions for the holidays. Wow! For our family, we rearranged our Thanksgiving events (including the day itself) six or seven times in the days preceding the holiday itself. We thought we’d planned for everything, even with the few of us planning on being together. The holiday result was we had no gathering other than those already in homes together. While… View Article
I am strong because I know my weaknesses I am beautiful because I am aware of my flaws I am brave because I separate ego from spirit I am wise because I’ve learned from my mistakes I love because I have felt hate I can laugh because I have cried I have hope because I have faith I… View Article
When I think of the holidays, I like to imagine that the experience I am having today is a possibility for all. It’s simple really – Thanks + Giving. What can you be truly thankful for? Not just quickly thanking someone with a passing platitude but the depth of gratitude that erases all doubt, fear and concern…. View Article
This morning, I was fully present to the sunrise. I don’t mean just observing the great colors, or simply noticing how the rolling clouds seemed almost artificial in their picturesque arrangement. In and of itself, the sunrise was spectacular, but today I was present in a way that, in a breath, everything else was magically… View Article
Like most people, I’ve traveled far less this year than ever in my adult life. Having been in an airport at a time in history when it’s a secluded space, it’s interesting to experience people’s reactions. They range from “you’re traveling?” to “how is it?” and the tone is variable from dismay to curiosity. Some people ask their question with a… View Article
On the wall above my desk I have a question to focus my attention and remind me of what’s important. Some days, I’m very present to it and it guides my thinking and actions. Other days, I seem to be oblivious to it…until something causes me to “see” it again and refocus. It works 100% of the time and I… View Article
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