How eliminating “just” from relationships improves connection
Earlier this year I was on the receiving end of an intervention. Well, maybe not that extreme. Let’s say a stern talking to. Turns out I downplay good
Earlier this year I was on the receiving end of an intervention. Well, maybe not that extreme. Let’s say a stern talking to. Turns out I downplay good
It’s that time again. Burnout. My favorite. I should have known, but this time was sneaky. Usually, work is the thing that pushes me over the edge. This time,
In a prior role, I was so excited to join, I was practically bouncing out of my seat. That excitement quickly turned to chagrin and embarrassment
In January, life was a bit chaotic. While change is what I do for a living, and living with a teen can be a bumpy road,
Games were a key part of my formative years. I recall playing (and beating) my father at gin rummy when I was three. Still too young to
Change is one of life’s constants. If we imagine change as an archetype, it would be Thanos, “I am inevitable.” In organizations, change is triggered by
As a parent, there are times when I look at my son and think “I wish you could get this lesson through hearing it vs
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Over the years, I’ve heard of many kinds of leadership approaches. Servant leadership. Situational leadership. The list goes on. One that I haven’t heard is personalized leadership, yet
Difficult conversations are, well, difficult. If they aren’t somewhat uncomfortable, we probably aren’t doing them right. They may be tough, but difficult conversations are necessary. They are