Where Do We Agree?
One part of adaptability is discovering ways we can work together. For me, that’s about discovering and using the places where we agree. In the US right now, we have a…
Read moreWho Will You Start to Become Today?
I meet people who want to do something new. They might want something new at work. They might want a new job. They might want to develop a new creative…
Read moreWhere Do We Go From Here?
We encounter a problem somewhere, at work, at home. We often reflect, to discover the root cause(s). That might be useful, especially if we discover a common cause, something within…
Read moreHow Do You Say Goodbye?
I was thinking about saying goodbye last week. I’ve been in groups where people slip away. Yes, they leave without saying goodbye. That’s not my style. In my family, we…
Read moreHow Do You Build Your Adaptability?
If you’re like me, things don’t always proceed as I planned. Sometimes, my plans turn out better. Sometimes, worse. If I want to make them better in the moment, I…
Read moreWhat New Information Surprised You?
I’m staying at a lovely hotel this week, speaking at a conference. For me, the bed is comfortable except for the pillows. The feather pillows scrunch down where my head is…
Read moreWhat Does Independence Mean to You?
It’s July 4, here in the US, our Independence Day. We celebrate with parades, cookouts, and fireworks. Lots and lots of fireworks. I’m a fan of watching fireworks. And, I’m…
Read moreWhere Do You Have Redundancy?
I was thinking about resilience and redundancy a lot this week. We had a big weekend last week (we gained a son-in-law) so this week was a week of what…
Read moreAre You Attached to the Process or the Outcome?
In the comments for What’s the Difference Between Problem Whining and Problem Solving?, I spoke about a couple of different things: Being attached to the process or being attached to the…
Read moreDo You Want What’s New or What Works?
How do you feel about change: do you like what’s new or what works? Sometimes I like new things. I love to try new recipes—often with company! I’ll try new…
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