Does Being “You” Scare You?
I recently asked that question to an audience. I was astonished by the resounding YES that seemed to be uttered even before the last word [...]
Whose Side Are You On?
In our social media culture with likes and dislikes, thumbs up or thumbs down, it seems that everyone expects us to take a side. Whether [...]
Brilliant Masterpiece or Big Mess? Embracing Both is Key to Success in Any Situation
We are complex and wonderful human beings who in one minute say or do something brilliant and in the next crumble into a pitiful mess, [...]
Take Control of Your Identity and Your Career
How do you introduce yourself? Every class, every networking event, every first-time meeting starts the same – the dreaded introductions. Your inner voice is obsessed [...]
What’s On Your Calendar for Professional Development?
There are currently 37 “awareness topics” for the month of October. Sadly, “Professional Development” did not make the list. Personally, I think every month of [...]
Where Were You on 9/11
Last week I wrote about the power of reflection and processing the major events in the world and in your personal life. Today is the [...]
Where Were You When . . . ?
This weekend, while out for dinner with friends, we stumbled upon one of my favorite conversations starters, “Where were you when . . . ?” [...]
Time to Think
I love to travel. It gets me out of my day-to-day routine. It also gives me time to think. This April I was awarded plenty [...]
Find Success – It’s In Our Nature
Spending time in nature is one of my life’s greatest pleasures. Luckily, time in the great outdoors also produces three potential benefits for our mind [...]
Solving the “Do More With Less” Dilemma
Have you felt that you have been asked to do more with less at work? Are you resenting the demands and have noticed your stress levels [...]