The Personal Journey
Happy Mother’s Day
As a Mother's Day gift for my mother-in-law, I took a jewelry box, with small square and rectangular compartments for rings and bracelets and slightly larger ones for necklaces, and turned it into a photo collage of my two sons. I cut out images from extra photos over the years, where part of the frame…
Read MoreKnow Thyself
Q: What skill is most critical to your own and/or your company's success? I came across this question on a discussion for a LinkedIn group. I wanted to share my response with readers of this blog. A: Know thyself. Photo by Esparta Why? If you aren't aware of your own limitations, you can't tap into…
Read MoreIt’s All In Your Perspective
I have amazing clients. One of them is "in transition," having left a job at the end of February and figuring out what's next. She sent me this epiphany while journaling about her situation: Who would sign up for the following trip? Destination: Not disclosed How long? Undetermined Cost? We’ll find out as we go…
Read MoreMore Resources for Finding Your Way
Yesterday, I was marveling at how many resources I have in my life to support me. My number one supporter, no surprise, is my husband, followed closely by my sons and extended family (siblings, parents, in-laws). I also have allies and mentors in my life who help me with everything from figuring out where I…
Read MoreHow I’m Not Ready to Step Back Into the Fire
I set aside time this morning to research burnout and retention in an industry that is new to me. This industry is a potential niche for the organizational/group work I do with a partner. My business partner and I had agreed to review a dozen documents as part of the research, ranging from studies on…
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