Go Last Minute
No matter what you are doing, if someone asks you to do something out of the ordinary…and you are not really doing anything, just go, last minute and make a day of it. Totally unplanned and unexpected. Especially if you Read More …
Surprises Are Good
When least expected, you should be prompt with your thank you… Because, at least I think we all know this, surprises are good and you probably want them to happen again. Not too often, otherwise, duh, they wouldn’t be a Read More …
Good To Know
When you have a test is is good to know the results. No matter whether you pass or fail, get the facts. You can learn from that. Educate yourself, get more information and grow. Not knowing anything, not hearing the Read More …
As Unplanned
The day can be as unplanned as you wanted it to be…but, it still ends up full of calls, e-mails, and work to do. This is because you didn’t make sure that didn’t happen. And so. No naps. No reading Read More …
Wait. Wait.
You have to wait. Wait for the right moment. Then. Find the resources you need, they need…the project needs. Gather the people, the ones with all the skills. Set aside the time, all the time needed. Ask more questions and Read More …
Can You Tell
in terms of subtle, minimal (mostly immeasurable) changes…how can you tell that something is different? Your house settling, slight cracks in the plaster (um, drywall), caulk separating and nail heads popping. Dust accumulating until you can’t believe how much is Read More …
Kinda Have To
When the team in your city, wins (and then wins again and again) you kinda have to… Continue to root for them all season long. Celebrate their wins. Watch the game. Wear green. Go for the walk, up Broad Street. Read More …
Don’t Do It
Often, everything we talk about is positive, upbeat and ready to go for it. Yet, sometimes the best advice is to not go for it, to hang back, to stay home, demur, and…don’t do it. Drive to the city on Read More …
Setting Expectations
When you call someone be sure you are setting expectations – and be clear. Time needed Things to do What’s next How they will feel Ask if they have questions Verify information shared If you are setting expectations – take Read More …
Can’t Be Sure
Ever been in one of those situations when you can’t be sure you know the answer? No? (Me either. LOL). I mean, for example…(just for funsies.) Such as one of those mathematical answers or a scientific principle that has been Read More …