“Certainty is the enemy of growth” Mark Manson, “The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*CK” That was a hard read. Not the language, and yes I can hear my mother bristling in the background, but the message. Thoughts of my brother lay across the pages wound between the words. My first “certain” reaction was toContinue reading ““Certainty is the enemy of growth””
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Lost art revived
My mother taught me the etiquette of sending a handwritten note. As a child, I remember sitting at the kitchen table, feeling as though I was serving penance for the duty. Last month I co-hosted the Member-Guest event for our 9 Holer’s golf group. I cut small bouquets of lavender from my garden and madeContinue reading “Lost art revived”
Visiting the “City of Don’t”
Mumbai. “Don’t drink the water” Don’t eat any fruit or vegetables” and “Don’t go out alone.” I did not want to go. I arrived in darkness but could see the largest slum in Southeast Asia edging the highway. Never in my life… Why didn’t I cancel this trip? But perceptions are not always reality ifContinue reading “Visiting the “City of Don’t””
Play the “Game of Social”
Objective – Two years ago, I was charged with teaching the team the power of social media. My mission – Empower, Engage, and Expand our reach. In the spirit, we created a team challenge and had them reach out to thought leaders and make the connection. “Teach a man to fish.”
Happy 30th Birthday to Ashton, Brittany and Kierstyn
“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all” Helen Keller. Today you open a new chapter. The pages are turning swiftly and filled with new experiences and unfamiliar territory. This will prove to be the difference between existing and living. As I looked through pictures, while singing “Ashton Girl”, I savored the memoriesContinue reading “Happy 30th Birthday to Ashton, Brittany and Kierstyn”
Celebrating “to just be”
We are too busy. I fall into bed each evening with a pen and paper on my nightstand to capture my “to do’s” when they wake me at 2am. As I attempt to slow down I have learned to celebrate life’s milestones. These are the moments we carve out a few hours “to just be”.Continue reading “Celebrating “to just be””
Career Fail
On Wednesday morning, I heard John C. Maxwell, a strong influence on my leadership journey. Not only did I listen to him, but I also met him, shook his hand, and got a picture. Speaking on “5 Levels of Leadership” he began with level one. Here people follow you because of your title and notContinue reading “Career Fail”
Pay Attention to the Stings
Coleen, my queen of quotes, says, “Pay attention to the stings, the actions or comments that cause you to pause.” She was sharing that message about dating, but it stuck decades later. Last week a colleague, Kerry, was sharing her dilemma to interview, or not, for the VP role at our company. She was unsureContinue reading “Pay Attention to the Stings”
Another beginning
“all experience hath shewn that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed” Declaration of Independence Today is my last day at IBM. I am incredibly grateful for the experiences my tenure has provided me. The work was exciting andContinue reading “Another beginning”
Power of Appreciation
A month ago, I was drowning in deadlines with upper management changing the project scope every other day. For months my days began at 7am and ended at 9:30pm. Weekends were on hold until “I finished.” In the middle of this madness, I received an email from my former boss asking me to do aContinue reading “Power of Appreciation”
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