Self‑Defeating Behaviors
Oftentimes, when working in or with a group, a member’s individual needs interfere with the groups’ effectiveness. Whether you are leading the group or you are a member of the group, the groups effectiveness depends on the ability to notice manage and redirect...
With Age Comes the Gift of Loving those Younger
My Great Aunt Edith lived to be 96. She died 7 years ago. Until the very end, she got up every day. She lived for more than a decade in senior housing. She dressed herself. She walked, or as my kids would say, she scuffled. She gave, she listened, she loved. ...
Holiday Party Scruples-Tips Not Found in the Employee Handbook
This morning I attended a breakfast with like-minded professionals. The conversation drifted to holiday office parties and career gaffes we’ve seen through the years. So here is my gift to you . . . a few norms that may not be in the employee handbook. Keep in...
Feeling Grateful with Family and Friends
Last year at Thanksgiving, I wanted the focus of the meal to be around gratitude. Remembering an exercise I learned in graduate school, I modified it to fit my family and it was a huge success. I am sharing it with you and your family as my gift to you this...
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