I am a mirror talker. Not a surprise, if you know me. That means sometimes when I’m processing, thinking, I’ll do it out loud. Usually […]
The Reason for the Drivel
(whoops, internet didn’t publish this yesterday! Enjoy double blogs today). I heard a story about the composer of West Side Story on the Dare to […]
6 Things
I’ve been experimenting this week with a time management tip someone gave me a couple of months ago. Write down the six things you need […]
The Growth Zone
Every quarter I pull up this graphic and review it with the people I manage: Yes, there is a version without a unicorn but what […]
Make time for what you love
So many people don’t make time for the things they love to do. Leah tells me that. She works at the Writing Center where I […]
Small Wins
I tell my friends I’m spending my Friday evening doing chores and it’s true. I am heading into my birthday weekend and I don’t want […]
Touch It Once
So apparently we waste up to 96 hours a year just opening and closing emails without taking action on them. At least, that’s what I’m […]
Swimming
I went swimming today! This is probably the first time I’ve swum laps since late elementary school. I am . . . not great at […]
Asking the Right Questions
Our Leadership Development Program session today was on listening and asking questions. It’s a session my previous coworker always led, but I facilitated for the […]
Bright Spots
When you trying to move change, start by finding the bright spots. Bright spots: the positive exceptions, the examples that currently exist in today’s conditions, […]