Why Are You Still There?

Why Are You Still There?

I was facilitating a retreat last week and Nida, a participant, told me that her manager makes her absolutely crazy. As Nida described her manager, Adam, he did indeed sound like a jerk. Adam sent directions for all of Nida’s tasks via email. Even when starting a new...
No Topic is Too Serious for Humor

No Topic is Too Serious for Humor

  If you are in business and you want to make a point, lighten up. A few weeks ago I wrote that the more serious the topic, the more humor is needed. A grocery store in Vancouver understands, and they are using humor to make their point. Humor is the way they are...
The Power of the Story

The Power of the Story

  Concordia Consulting’s multipart series on preparing for presentations continues this week. In the past months we have discussed defining a purpose for a presentation, the effective use of visuals, and informal presentations within your organization. This week...
Next Play

Next Play

  My colleague, Arnie Sanow, is so resilient! Recently I asked him about his ever-present ability to not take things personally and to always focus on the next opportunity rather than lament the moments that fell short. He told me that he learned the skill a very...
Mimosas and Menial Labor

Mimosas and Menial Labor

  The year of my forty-fifth birthday, my college friends and I got together for a celebratory weekend. We left behind eleven children and six husbands for four days of rest, relaxation, and reconnecting on Amelia Island in Florida. One morning over a lovely...
Karen Snyder
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