How Can You Create Better Interactions?
A funny thing happened these past couple of weeks. Instead of short messages in my LinkedIn messaging, I’m receiving messages that look like newsletters. Not too long, but not short…
Read moreDo You Offer Your Attention to People Who Deserve It?
I spoke with a treasured colleague, Alex, a couple of weeks ago. He told me he was so busy he couldn’t “find” the time to write. I asked about his…
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 Does Work/Life Balance Mean to You?
Think back to before the pandemic. How well did you create a difference between the time you spent at work, home, and for yourself? Now, think about where you are…
Read moreHow Do You Work to Increase Your Self-Esteem?
I spoke with a job-seeker the other day. He needs a new job. He feels as if he made some bad choices for previous positions. Those (bad) choices weigh him…
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 Do We Reconcile a Person’s Professional Contributions with Their Personal Behaviors?
Every community contains “messy” humans. We are all imperfect in many ways. Too often, we show these imperfections in our communities. That’s when our professional contributions collide with our personal…
Read moreHow Much Imperfection Can We Live With?
I’ve been thinking about perfection these days. As a society, we seem to want it all. We want everything open. We don’t discriminate between schools and airplanes. And, several people…
Read moreHow Do You Find the Courage to Take the First Step?
In How Do You Manage Imposter Syndrome? one of the commenters asked how I take that first step. It depends. And, it depends—for me—on these things: I can think, not…
Read moreWho or What Deserves Your Respect?
Every so often, you see someone who inspires you. These people seem to achieve “more” in some way. You respect them for their actions. Sometimes, you see people who talk…
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