It is said that the true state of a marriage is laid bare in the face of a crisis. If it was strong, the relationship will grow stronger with the crisis. If it was already breaking, the crisis will deepen the fissures to breaking. It is the same for each of us as individuals. We…
Life Lessons
CRITICAL PEOPLE – How to Survive Working and Playing with Broken Glass
Broken glass. Sharp. Razor-edged. Hurtful if you get too close to it. Even deadly if used a certain way. Shiny and sometimes attractive until you get too close to it. Highly critical people live a tough existence. They are usually pretty smart and have a gift for seeing problems from all angles which can be…
It’s Easier than You Think
Looking to have greater impact, bring more value, or reach more people? It doesn’t have to be hard, and it’s probably easier than you imagined. Take a peek and see what you might want to try out this year: 12 Instant Inspirations for a More Fascinating You
This Will Be the Year I Enjoy the Holidays
Every year, I set out in mid-November to “enjoy the holiday season.” To me, that means not rushing, stressing, and feeling pulled to complete so many obligations. Instead, I imagine watching as many corny Christmas movies as I want, wrapping gifts with time to spare, being done with shopping before the stores swell with holiday…
Brutal Truths You May Want to Consider
As you are facing your “Now what?” Here are some really great reality checks that might help you decide where you want to focus your time and energy. Time – it’s precious. Life – it’s short. If you accept that, how might your choices look different? 20 Brutal Truths About Life No One Wants to…
The Making of a Drama: Fact vs. Interpretation
The post-conference photo of the office staff on Instagram had two people on the farthest right and left cut out of it. Was it a purposeful slight to those people or did the person who posted not know how to use the feature where you can pinch the screen to fit the whole photo in?…