Stop Complaining! (It rewires your brain!)
For several years now, scientists, social psychologists, and career coaches have been taking a closer look at the impact of complaining. Everyone complains to some extent, of course. But for […]
Kid Gloves On: How to Connect with Emotion-Driven Employees
I am a person that compartmentalizes well. I tend to place my personal life in one little box and my professional life in another. Within those two boxes, I have […]
Be Gone, Grammar Trolls!
Are you a grammar nerd? Before you answer, it’s important to proclaim that there is a big difference between a grammar nerd and a grammar troll. Grammar nerds are the […]
Learn to Respond Instead of React
How many times have you looked back on a moment and said, “Yikes! I wish I had thought about what I was going to say or at least taken a […]
A Farmer’s Tale: Occasional Cakes
What is community? David Spangler says,” Some people think they are in community, but they are only in proximity. True community requires commitment and openness. It is a willingness to […]
Ways to Navigate Difficult Conversations (on both sides!)
Difficult conversations are called such for a reason – they are not fun to have. This might be anything from a “Hey, we need to let you go” to “That […]
Aging Gracefully
I don’t remember the day, the month, or even the year, but I do remember the moment. A strand of silver, or maybe two, in a sea of long brunette […]
Writers Who Read: The New York Times Best Sellers
When we are looking for something new – whether it is a new book, recipe, or television show, we often look for inspiration and advice from others. One of the […]
Memorabilia Mirror
Many years ago, while clearing out a storage space I shared with my first husband, I took one look at “my” things, turned my back, and walked away. It was […]
I’m Sorry, You’re Wrong
Ever have an interaction with a friend, coworker, or acquaintance, and they are just…wrong? It’s not a matter of disagreement or a difference in opinion. The other person is completely […]
