Years ago, my executive coach Carlotta was sitting across the desk from me during a conversation. She was quiet, thinking. Then she said, plain as day “You’re
I was on the phone with a close friend of mine, and she paid me a compliment. I’ve been working on saying “thank you,” but my
It would be wonderful if we all worked for the unicorn. That perfect manager. You know, the one that is supportive, gives great feedback, assigns challenging work,
We’ve likely all heard the story of frogs in hot water. That if we keep raising the temperature slowly, they won’t leave the water and will
“The love boat…soon will be making another run…” When we start a new job, it often feels like a honeymoon period. We’re (hopefully) glowing and eagerly
For the last century plus, there has been a focus on developing deep expertise. Universities, certifications, books, and courses all teach us how to develop particular
Our brains are these amazing supercomputers. Capable of processing innumerable data points simultaneously. Of generating new and innovative ideas or creating connections out of seemingly unrelated concepts.
New jobs can be enticing. The early honeymoon period. Opportunities in abundance. Endless new people to meet and things to learn. It can be mental and sensory overload. There’s
This past fall, I heard something for the first time. NOvember. The idea is that we decide what we’re going to say “no” to each day
I have been feeling very prolific lately. I’m writing this during Thanksgiving break (November 2021) and am not yet sure when it will publish. Articles are written
