The Unexpected and Plans Are Strange Bedfellows
Over the last two weeks, how many moments have you had where you were like, “Wow…this is not what I planned for?” Oof… For many of us, the plans we made in January or February have gone completely out the window. Poof! My good friend, Charlie Gilkey, has a great...
The Unexpected Has Happened, Now What?
When I pressed “publish” on this post, I was supposed to be in my hotel room, in Virginia, resting and getting ready for a presentation. It was scheduled for Monday, March 16. On Thursday, the event was postponed. For all of us, there are things we were...
Do You Ask For What You Want…Really?
Or, do you hedge by asking for what you think you can get? Asking for what I want – boldly, directly, clearly – is a skill I’ve had to cultivate over the years. And while I am much better at it now (and more comfortable with doing so), it’s still a...
Do You See Negotiation as a Chore You Don’t Like?
Starting as early as three years of age, I had chores. At three, I only had to make up my bed every morning. My mother didn’t care if all the sheets fell to one side. But I knew: get out of bed; make the bed. This is true today 🙂 As I grew older, the scope of my...
Everyday, You Say Something With Your Money
Find your voice is an oft-quoted phrase heard especially by those in the speaking, writing, leadership and creative professions. “Find your voice” is usually stated with the intent of helping people discover and articulate what makes them stand out – what makes...
