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What teaching taught me
From 1970-80, I taught high school English in Columbus, Ohio. School was designed to move kids through the system and teachers were there to make that happen. Both teachers and students did their best, given the system. I loved teaching and my students. I taught because I wanted to contribute to someone developing competencies that…
Read MoreShe took the concern right out of my mouth
I learned 2 communication tips from my dentist last week. (Just by seeing the word “dentist”, you got the shivers, right? So much for being in control.) I was having a crack in a tooth filled. When my dentist removed the Q-tip that had the pre- numbing agent on it, I closed my eyes. Why?…
Read MoreBeen nudged lately?
I got a D in English when I was a sophomore in high school. I don’t remember who my teacher was or if I liked him or her. I don’t remember who I sat next to in class. I don’t remember being yelled at by mom or dad; it’s likely they expressed their deep, deep…
Read MoreWhat’s in your compass?
Hear any of these lately? We value integrity. People before profits. Teamwork. Responsibility. Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Zero waste. Value diversity. Think Global, Act Local. These are samples of guiding principles which, whether spoken out loud or not, influence behavior. Guiding principles exist at many levels – individual,…
Read MoreHow to Complain like a Champion
Many of our daily conversations are filled with complaints. At work, our complaints sound like … “Bill’s cluttered workspace drives me nuts!”, “I wish Mary would stand up for herself, she makes all us women look bad.”, “The boss never says anything to the Sales guy when he’s late to meetings, but he call me…
Read MoreThe Question Determines the Answer
The popular phrase “What’s wrong with this picture?” doesn’t always help us to get things “right.” Things don’t always go as planned. We run out of gas. Miss our daughter’s play. Miss a connecting flight. Get laid off. Have cold lunchmeat for Thanksgiving because the power went out before the bird cooked. When something happens…
Read MoreGot Power? Which kind?
Dictionary.com defines power as a person or thing that possesses or exercises authority or influence. To this, I’m adding to get something done. Sounds like a basic definition of business. As such, I think it’s worth exploring what kind of power is being used to get what kind of work done. While a conversation about…
Read MoreBe “Neo”: Take the red pill
If you’re exhausted by being connected 24/7, this message is for you. If worried you’ll be seen as a slacker if you don’t answer every email within 14 minutes, this message is for you. If you’re tweeting, liking and pinning multiple times a day because you don’t want to miss anything, then my message is…
Read MoreThey’re coming! Whoa..They’re here!
The Holidays. Family gatherings. Gift giving. Travel. Perhaps just reading these words stresses you out a little. If I added “The Mall” to the list, I’m betting “a little” might be replaced by “a lot”! Regardless of what this season means to you, whether you are looking forward to it or pulling up the cushions…
Read MoreFind your edge, Ring your bell
When visiting last week, my two AZ nieces demonstrated the job of a kid: try stuff and see what happens. It’s a job for adults, too. The 7 and 10 year-old were in constant motion – boogie boarding, cart wheeling, tree climbing. We took them to the Pacific Edge. Fearlessly and with big grins, they…
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