Careful!!!  Are You Abusing Newsfeeds?

Careful!!!  Are You Abusing Newsfeeds?

A large portion of the population uses social media as part of their daily routine.  The Facebook Feed is a source of news and connection.  “If it didn’t hit my newsfeed, it probably wasn’t that interesting,” you might say.  Showing up at a family function and asking...
I’m NOT Taking Sides!!

I’m NOT Taking Sides!!

Okay, so I’m totally taking sides. I’m 100% Team YOU. And, because I’m Team YOU, I can’t jump on the blame train. I know it helps to vent and I will listen. I will make an occasional joke to lighten the mood. I will agree that it’s mostly the other person’s fault but...
Does Your Open Door Policy Need Boundaries?

Does Your Open Door Policy Need Boundaries?

I was a coach long before coach training.  Before I fully understood the Core Competencies of coaching or my own ability to provide a safe place for others to build their own confidence and power.  My cubicle was a place for people to check-in, stop by to chat, and...
The Art of the Thank You Card

The Art of the Thank You Card

I was taught that a Thank You Card matters.  Handwritten, thoughtful, and timely.  I don’t remember a clear conversation from mom or grandma.  I can’t recall a specific example mirrored to me.  I do know there was an occasional, “And can you believe so and so didn’t...