I like to learn. I like to read. I like to write. I like teaching people new things. I like the discussion that comes when people consider alternatives. When you combine all those things together, you can see I have just about a perfect career as a consultant who speaks, teaches, writes, and coaches. I […]
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As you approach the new year, you might have a resolution or two. I don’t believe in resolutions. I believe in trying to change my habits, one small thing at a time. I decided to start this week, not waiting for Jan 1. Yes, I am strange. That’s fine. But here’s the problem. If you add
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A client emailed me last week. She’s a senior manager in her organization. Has been for several years. She’s considering reducing her work hours and taking a different position because her children are teenagers and need more emotional and driving support. I can understand. I have been there and done that. I wrote about that,
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I’m in a workshop this week. There are signs all over, that say, “You are responsible for your own career.” It’s true. Each of us is responsible for our own careers. Do you act that way? If you work for an organization, do you push for one-on-ones each week with your manager, and discuss your
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When we were purging the house, I asked the question, “Does this thing enhance my life?” It was a good question to see if I wanted to keep or eliminate whatever I was holding. It’s not quite the same question as “Is Anyone Using This?” That’s a question from the outside. “Does This Enhance My
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I spoke with a fellow consultant a couple of weeks ago. She asked for some coaching about rates. A potential client asked about a keynote. Then it turned into a workshop. Then it turned into a potential series of many workshops. Maybe even an entire agile journey for this organization. How awesome is that? She
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I read Ann-Marie Slaughter’s article Why Women Still Can’t Have It All a while ago. I was stunned. Why does anyone think they can have it all, at the same time? I still strongly believe that women can “have it all” (and that men can too). I believe that we can “have it all at
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Last week, I had a chance to talk at Boston SPIN. I’ve been involved at Boston SPIN for more than 20 years. So, speaking in front of a home-town crowd is a great thing. I had a chance to try my new version of my Creating An Adaptable Life talk. (The link goes to my
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We moved into our new house just over a week ago. We have all new appliances: a new vacuum, new washer and dryer, new oven, new microwave, new counters (granite!), new everything. We are the same old people :-) Oh, our toothbrushes are old. Otherwise, everything is new. I have to tell you, I have
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How optimistic are you? I am optimistic. I learned that when I read Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life by Martin Seligman. Yes, there’s a test for how optimistic you are. Why does it matter how optimistic you are? Optimists do better in school, college, at work, and in sports. He
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