Who’s Got Your Back? Pressure and Resilience
The recent news about Simone Biles and Naomi Osaka made me sad—for them personally, for their potential accomplishments, and for us as a society. How much pressure do they feel,…
Read moreWhich Kind of Power Do You Need to Avoid Triangulation?
CAL Newsletter: Which Kind of Power Do You Need to Avoid Triangulation? A Beloved Family Member (BFM) refuses all kinds of social media. Just refuses. However, BFM has friends on…
Read moreWhen and How Do You Ask for What You Want?
Naomi Osaka withdrew from the French Open this week. Why? Because she would have to meet with the media right after her play. This is a big deal. She’s one…
Read moreWhat Causes You to Flip the Bozo Bit on Someone?
I try to give people the benefit of the doubt in email or online. We can’t see the other person’s facial expressions. Or hear the music in the language. However,…
Read moreHow Can You Be the Best Version of Yourself?
Have you ever received feedback that said you could do so much better? In school, many of my teachers decided I underperformed. I could do more and better. I never…
Read moreHow Can You Encourage Bravery Today?
How often do you feel courageous? I don’t wake up in the morning and say, “Today, I’ll be courageous.” No, it doesn’t work that way for me. As I discover…
Read moreWhen Do We Say, “We Need to Change Who We Are”?
I’ve noticed this pattern in the news. A murder/fire/something bad happens in a normally quiet neighborhood. The news people interview the neighbors, and each one of them says, “This isn’t…
Read moreWhere Do You Want to Be Long-Term, Say in 50 Years?
Many of us make short-term decisions right now. Totally understandable given the chaos around us. However, we have a number of wicked problems. When we only think for the short-term,…
Read moreWhen Do We Consider People Beyond Redemption?
You’ve seen leaders contribute as professionals. They excel and create a cohort that grows beyond anyone’s expectations. They become famous. Then, you notice personal behavior that makes you nervous. They…
Read moreWho Are Your Unsung Heroes?
The US Thanksgiving holiday is tomorrow. Many people will offer thanks for their families, their lives, their work. I’ll do that. And, I won’t stop with my immediate family. I’ll…
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