Hi My Name Is…
When you say, hi my name is… (you say the name you prefer. Right?) Right. Not the nickname your childhood friends gave you. Not the name your siblings called you because they were too young and unable to pronounce your Read More …
Tag: change
Speak Up and Share
It isn’t easy, changing the future, but if you want to have some kind of impact, you have to speak up and share what you know. I ran into a complete stranger today, a teacher and mom of a toddler. Read More …
Watch the Signs
Be sure to watch the signs, they can change at the last minute and mess up the entire plan. Delays. More time. Extra stress. On the road. New plan. Watch the signs, know the alternatives and your options. Take the Read More …
Trust Your Instincts
You have to do more than trust your instincts. Learn. Research. Ask questions. Get differing opinions. Listen to the experts. Try it for yourself. More research. Trials. You knew the answer, and shouldn’t have doubted yourself. You might need to Read More …
Act Then Think
If you act then think it could be a problem. Yet. We do it often for many reasons. We are: In a rush. Responding from a point of emotion, defensiveness or fear. Not sure of the right next step or Read More …
Two Sides
There are always two sides to a conversation. The things one person said. The things another person heard. The perspective and basis that each hold based on prior experiences. The time delay (not much) and the quality (sometimes not so Read More …
You Have to Decide
Some days it is easier, but on others you have to decide between options that are not cut and dried. Everything is nuanced. There may not be a real clear solution. It isn’t an either or choice. You might have Read More …
Clear It Up
When something is confusing…You can clear it up with just a little extra effort. Take a step back. Ask what they know and what they want to learn. Explain the details. Clarify the information. Show a video, share a book, Read More …
Don’t Push It
There are times when you should, but other moments when the best advice is: don’t push it. You don’t care that much about it. Others will be affected badly if it happens. It is too big of an ask. They Read More …
Write It Down
Write it down, then look at it repeatedly. Put it somewhere you will see it. Use the handy notebook. Jot it down on a post-it and stick to the desk, wall or mirror. Think about it. Talk to someone and Read More …