You Can Look Back
It’s okay, you can look back And smile Or cry To remember And have that moment Seeing it in a different light Understanding what it meant And didn’t The problem only begins – or stays – if you know you Read More …
Category: career
Forge Ahead
If you have the stamina, forge ahead and become a trailblazer. You cannot lead unless you have open eyes and ears. You need to listen, ready and willing to think about what is said. You should learn, and be open-minded Read More …
Push A Little
Sometimes you have to push a little to make things happen. Create the schedule. Add the topic to the agenda. Write a letter (or a note, e-mail, text.) Ask the hard questions. Rehearse and play out the scenario ahead of Read More …
Listen and Learn
You may want to listen and learn … What they have to say What you don’t know What others believe What is new What the research is showing What the lyrics are So much to in life changes – take Read More …
On A Quest
Not quite so medieval or tragic, but I am on a quest. Aren’t we all…I mean, really – so, what are you seeking? Here are a few guesses: The perfect vacation. A life of happiness. Longevity and health. Ability to Read More …
Impossible To Ignore
You must become completely and utterly impossible to ignore. I do not mean the intolerable toddler misbehaving. I do not mean the person plugging their ears chanting “la la la I can’t hear you” (on repeat) as you try to Read More …
Write, Right?
You can write, right? Trust yourself. Be in control of the narrative. Decide how you want to go about it. Yes. Do it. Get it out. Tell your story. Give the audience what they want to hear. You should write Read More …
Your Own Advice
Follow your own advice. Don’t rush. Think clearly. Stay connected. Be focused. Have patience. Your own advice is always something you should listen to…you hope others (such as your kids) will take it, so be sure to set the example. Read More …
Encouraged or Scripted
Sometimes, I wonder if someone is merely encouraged or scripted to say certain things. When you hear them say it – the words said in a such a way that doesn’t quite seem natural, almost forced and looking for a Read More …
Skip Breakfast
If you choose to skip breakfast why do you do it? To… find some time? get there early? be ready for the day? lose some weight? avoid traffic? sleep in? linger over just coffee? spend more time at home? save Read More …