My younger son graduated with an Associates degree over the weekend. Being a "virtual" commencement ceremony, we all gathered in the living room to watch the encouraging words of the school president and the keynote speaker. The health crisis has grounded my mother-in-law in Australia until travel restrictions are lifted. But that didn't stop her … Continue reading Denzel Washington’s Life Advice – FALL FORWARD
Upping the Ante
During EDS18 in Salt Lake City, the pre-conference training was by Katherine Belt. She is a wonderful communication coach. Weekly, she offers a Monday Morning Stretch article usually of personal reflection and guidance. This week's article, Upping the Ante, spoke to me and I wanted to share it with you. If you are interested, go … Continue reading Upping the Ante
Our Offices Will Never Be the Same
"It’s hard to imagine now—as most of us are reading this in quarantine, with our feet propped on Costco boxes of spaghetti noodles—but we will one day have to go back to our offices. COVID-19 won’t be eradicated, and not everyone will be immune. But we’ll still be expected to sit at a desk and … Continue reading Our Offices Will Never Be the Same
When to Give Yourself a Break
There are currently about 66 million plus articles out right now (really, google for yourself) telling you how to be productive working from home right now. With the extra "free time" you have right now you might be exercising more, picking up new hobbies, investing in learning online and getting more work done! While these … Continue reading When to Give Yourself a Break
Shopping During COVID-19: Consumerism Persists
The past few weeks as buyers have been scooping up toilet paper, disinfectant wipes, or the panic buy of the week there have been other purchases that have helped sustain some of our markets- mainly food delivery, and online shopping. And while it might be easy right now to just click away the boredom – … Continue reading Shopping During COVID-19: Consumerism Persists
Learning, Connecting, Sharing
In the midst of the new coronavirus pandemic, many companies are implementing voluntary or mandatory work-from-home policies. That means lots of us are dealing with an unusual challenge: working from home for the first time, full-time. The tips in this article will help you make sure that you’re successful, both at getting your work done … Continue reading Learning, Connecting, Sharing
How to Make Stress Your Friend
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and … Continue reading How to Make Stress Your Friend
What Do You Do?
What do you do? You’re at an event for young professionals, meeting your spouse’s friends or colleagues for the first time, or meeting a new friend for coffee. It’s one of the most common small talk questions asked (in the United States anyway) and one I used to avoid. The word “assistant” tends to put … Continue reading What Do You Do?
Start With Why
Simon Sinek is the author of multiple best selling books, some of which have been recommended in a past Talking Tuesday. I wanted to share a little about one of my favorites, Start With Why. Sinek starts with a fundamental question: Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than … Continue reading Start With Why
Overthinking Mistakes
Do you ever find yourself endlessly mentally replaying situations in which you wish you’d performed differently? You wish you hadn’t said that dumb thing. You wish you’d volunteered for that project that’s now winning accolades. You wish you’d spoken up. You wish you hadn’t dropped the ball with that potential client. I find myself doing … Continue reading Overthinking Mistakes
