My inner poet emerges again… The transient nature of spring wakes us to notice. Snow bells, crocus, and daffodils all have their limited ‘show’. A reminder that all living things are temporary in nature. Some ‘shows’ last longer, feel more relevant. Then when...
Stories are such a great way of making a point. Here is an embarrassing, painful, and bloody story about myself! While this story is about my chef’s knife, I intend to relate it to leadership and communication skills. Sharpening skills is a play-on-words,...
My engineer self is inspiring me this month! Energy cannot be created or destroyed; it only changes form.* Preparing for Lead with Power & Heart Masterclass for Executives, I review my experience with leadership blind spots that stop the energy of their team...
“I won Friday’s bridge game!” my mom exclaimed with competitive excitement. Then, she let me in on her secret. “I re-read my book the night before.” My mom, a bridge expert, has taught hundreds of people this complex card game. She authored a booklet several years ago...
If you prefer to listen click my photo or read below! I let myself get tricked – and it’s not yet Halloween! The following Mailbox Metaphor is something that I witness happening in organizations frequently. Different subjects – same story. I frequent a USPS...
When loud creates silence – click on red photo right below for video or read below. Recently I was having a conversation with my mom. She clearly didn’t hear what I was saying, so I repeated myself but louder. She abruptly went silent and left the room....