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Only So Many Good Decisions a Day
I am an avid learner who looks for ways to improve mine or my employees or my participants (students’) lives. As a Learning and Development professional, I am both committed to and passionate about learning something so I can share it and hopefully help others improve their personal or professional lives for the better. Recently, […]
read moreCoping with a Challenging Boss
We’ve all been there. A manager who complains about your work, ignores your request for support and guidance or just seems not to be aware of the challenges you face. It certainly isn’t easy to cope with a difficult manager. When these uncomfortable run-ins frequently occur, it the situation generally gets challenging. Here are some things […]
read more6 Empowering Benefits of Living a Purposeful Life
Imagine yourself at 90 years old, sitting on the couch looking at pictures of your life with your grandkids. Are the stories you share with them ones of a life filled with magic, joy and extraordinary (as you define them) accomplishments? Creating a spirit infused life is one that is formed from a deep and […]
read moreConfronting Performance Issues
We’ve all had employees who we wish would live up to their potential or at least live up to the expectations and goals we’ve set for them. We send gentle reminders and ask how things are going. We hope that they get the hint and put some bounce in their step and light a fire […]
read moreWho are you really?
Like any other holiday, most of us are thinking of having an extra day off or shopping or getting together with friends. I won’t lie. I too am looking forward to some sales and going out on a date with my spouse. But this year, with all that is happening in our society and in […]
read moreWhat now?
I live in California. With the recent fires in Northern California, it brings up for me the question, “What Now?” I guess that question means what is happening? Why do these strange and crazy natural events occur? I don’t want to believe that it’s because the world is ending. Those kinds of thoughts and worries […]
read moreProductivity is Not Busy-ness
Been struggling with being busy versus being productive? In my recent post “Putting the You Back Into Your Life,” I mentioned that I am working on setting up my highest priorities and goals. This isn’t a one time event, but a ritual I plan on doing at least annually but more like semi-annually. But even […]
read moreAging or Getting Old?
Hitting my late forties had me once again thinking about aging. The body really does start to change and the weight we used to be able to drop in a week now hangs on for six months or more. It’s frustrating and humiliating and makes you once again feel insecure or inadequate. So we continue to […]
read morePutting You Back into Your Life
Ever get so caught up in doing that you aren’t sure why you are doing what you are doing? I find myself often going round and round with all the things I have to do and I get so overwhelmed, I just start doing whatever so I can check it off my list. It’s been […]
read moreRenewal vs Avoidance
Life is hectic. We’re tired. The commute wears us out before we even get to our office in the morning. The demands on our time are humongous. Is that why we are glued to our devices? Or is it just an addiction? Taking time to refresh and renew is not just an option. It’s a […]
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