Find the Balance

It is not all that easy to find the balance you seek. At home. In life. As a career. Magical statements like “work-life balance” or, as some will go so far as to say “life-work balance” which sounds novel, and Read More …

If You Can Fix It

Just do it, if you can fix it. Talk it through. Make amends. Ask for help. Turn it around. Tell them you’re sorry. Go backwards. Take a step toward resolution. Figure it out. What went wrong. Pay more to get Read More …

One Little Idea

One little idea, a comment or just the mention of something can become an inspiration. The name of a book that reminds you of song lyrics. The ingredient that becomes a menu theme. The memory you share that prompts someone Read More …

When In Doubt

When in doubt… Forge ahead. Ask again. Try anyway. Bring others long. Look it up. Learn more. Skip it. There are many ways to feel, when in doubt – but – you should always trust your instincts. If they say Read More …

What You Know

Do what you know and care about the most. Those two things combined will be the right way to approach work and life. It is a bit different than do what you love… The reality is that work is still Read More …

Share the Advice

You can (and should) share the advice you have to give. Some will listen, lean in and learn from you. They will ask more questions. They will grow beyond their comfort zone. Many will thank you now and then again Read More …

What’s In a Name

Whether you are born with it or choose it, what’s in a name is probably more about what you make of it. Not just John or Bob, Mary or Ann…the first and last are usually assigned. We don’t have an Read More …