Are You as Good at Asking For Help as You Think?
“She’s not going to ask you…” This statement was part of a conversation between two friends of mine. About me. I thought I was good at asking for help. I thought I did it all the time. Turns out, I’m not. Turns out, I don’t! Of all things, getting an...
The Truth About Nuance; It’s Really Hard to Embrace
To say that COVID-19 has exposed many, many flaws in how our society and economy function is an understatement. I mean, really, what household, business or industry, or branch of government hasn’t been affected to some degree? I don’t know if the same is true in...
What Does “Good Trouble” Look Like in Your Life?
By now, you’ve likely heard the news: Congressman John Robert Lewis died on Friday, July 17, 2020. He was an icon of the civil rights movement, involved as he said, “…in some kind of fight — for freedom equality, basic human rights — for nearly...
Is Now the Time to Double Down on Your Strengths?
Previously, I talked about the power and benefit of doing a mid-year review. And, I got several messages that some of you appreciated the prompt. Cool! But I’m curious, did you do it? If so, what did you discover? Moreover, what are you doing to apply what...
This is Something You Really Don’t Want to Overlook…
Last Friday, I started preparing for a multi-day exercise that I do every quarter: my business and financial review. For me, this is a combination of reviewing the metrics I’ve been tracking, comparing them to the previous quarter and year-over-year, reconciling...
When Some People Don’t Like What You Have to Say
I’ve spent the last two weeks talking about the benefits of viewing yourself as a brand – whether you work as an employee or entrepreneur. And while “brand” consists of several layers (there’s visual design, your message (aka: voice), and your relationships),...
This is Something We All Need to Remember
These days, you can’t turn on the news (tv or radio) or log onto a social media platform without hearing the word “voice.” Or, hearing phrases like “finding your voice” or “the power of your voice.” You are hearing them a lot as the media covers the protests happening...
In Heavy Times, This Is One Way to Attract More Opportunities
I don’t know about you, but, some days, I sure as heck want to simply stay in bed under the covers instead of working. But that is not an option if you have a job or have a business to run. Because commitments need to be kept. Not to mention bills need to be...
What Do You Do When Things Fall Apart?
I started writing this yesterday. And I am not going to lie: I wondered if I should even publish today’s post. Because…what a week. I’m safe and healthy, so I am well – physically. But emotionally, I am so, so dispirited. The pandemic of racism isn’t new,...
