Why the Rush?
I had an appointment this morning and was driving on the highway this morning, at the end of rush hour. There was still plenty of traffic. At that time the…
Read moreWhat Do You Learn from Your Vacation?
I love to take vacations. Yes, I love my work, and I love to take vacations. I just returned from 12 days in Israel. In the past, when I have…
Read moreDo You Look for Mistakes or Happy People?
Last month, I took a short vacation in Eilat while Mark went on a bike ride. I ordered some lunch in the lobby “bar.” (No, I don’t drink my lunch!)…
Read moreWhat Do You Assume?
I’ve been traveling a lot lately. My rollator and I are seeing the world. One question I hear a lot is “May I help you?” That question is often followed…
Read moreWhere is Your Leverage?
A couple of weeks ago, when I spoke at Agile Cambridge, I stayed at Churchill College, in Cambridge, UK. I have not stayed in a dorm room since I was…
Read moreWhen Do You Change Your Mind?
I was in an airport recently. I was in the ladies room, headed for a handicapped stall. This airport had the handicapped stalls at either end of a long row…
Read moreWhat Are Your Assumptions?
We all have assumptions. I recently flew on JetBlue. They are beta-testing their wi-fi. I assumed I would have to pay for it. Imagine my surprise when it was free!…
Read moreWhat is Wondrous to You?
When we were on vacation last week in Key West, I saw an iguana out by the pool. Look at his coloring and size. I had never seen a real…
Read moreWhat Makes Your Heart Sing?
I was at Agile 2014, the big conference in my field last week. I had a blast. For my readers who are not software people, agile is a way to…
Read moreWhat Does “Have It All” Mean?
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…
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