In an interview, one of the survivors of the Boston marathon bombing said that she doesn’t ask “Why me?” Instead she asks “What next?” What a powerfully succinct message. It highlights the fact that “Why me?” is the wrong question … Continued
When you enter a conversation, do you have an agenda? Is the point you’re trying to make one that you feel must be embraced by listeners? Background I’ve been listening to a number of interviews of Jordan Peterson (opens in … Continued
Who among us hasn’t received conflicting messages about expectations from someone in authority? It’s frustrating, if not exasperating…unless we know how to deal with it. Background A person responsible for scheduling volunteers was told by the person in authority that … Continued
Two days in a row I had lunch with very talented people who struggled with their need to feel highly productive? Both were evaluating options for their future, neither felt that what they were considering would satisfy their need to … Continued
If there was ever an era in which we have evidence that language matters, it’s today. The conflict, divisiveness and violence experienced today can be traced directly to language being employed. What’s worse, is that the conflict-inducing language is being … Continued
Entitlement is a word that’s bandied about a lot these days…often with negative connotations. What does it mean to be entitled and to what are we entitled? Entitlement’s negative connotation When the word entitlement is used today it usually carries … Continued
My dear friend, Karen Fox (opens in a new link), shared this quote with me: “Confidence isn’t walking into a room thinking you are better than everyone, it’s walking in and not having to compare yourself to anyone at all.” … Continued
Kevin McCarthy unfortunately discovered just how costly it is to allow desire to become need. Background In May 2019, I wrote a blog entitled When Desire Becomes Need (opens in a new link), in which I highlighted what we experience … Continued
Not once, but twice in the past week, I’ve heard people excuse what I consider bad behavior? Background I was in need of a tree service. I called one about ten minutes from my home. He responded with a text … Continued
In every human interaction, one person is training another how to behave. The question is: Do you want to be the trainer or trainee? Almost everyone opts to be the trainer…until they learn what that entails. Choosing to be the … Continued