Go In Any Door That’s Open

Go In Any Door That’s Open

Yesterday my friend Susie called from Utah. “What’s it like to be in the DC suburbs right now? Are you okay?” Susie asked. She was referring to the crowds gathering around the Capitol and later forcing their way inside. Fortunately, I woke up this morning to a...
Covid Silver Linings

Covid Silver Linings

“How were your holidays?” I asked one of my coaching clients, Michael. “Amazing!” he said. I was shocked. Was he living in the same world I was in? I queried him further.   “Sure,” he acknowledged. “There’s Covid, and money...
Vixen on Leadership in 2020

Vixen on Leadership in 2020

‘Twas a week before Christmas When all through the town Every creature was stirring As video meetings abound. Work products were paused By the employees with care In hopes that St. Nicholas Soon would be there.   The colleagues were dressy From the waist up, it’s true...
Wrapping a Present and Not Giving It

Wrapping a Present and Not Giving It

At Thanksgiving dinner, we take turns around the table sharing highlights of the year and expressing our thanks. It is such an uplifting conversation and we were able to do it again this year, socially distanced and outside! I am grateful for that!   Our nuclear...
Silver Linings and Thankfulness

Silver Linings and Thankfulness

It was back in March when my client, Kristen, asked me, “Karen, what are your silver linings?” She meant, “What are your silver linings related to COVID-19?” I hadn’t heard that or thought of it that way, but I immediately paused and thought of a few. I am...