What notable things happened today? To be notable is to stand out. Days that blend into each other often offer little that is notable. It could be that what was notable was that you got up from your chair at least ten times. As I look back on […]
Are you a leader or a follower? Unfortunately, I was born to be a leader. Don’t get me wrong, I am a good leader. Some might disagree. But for the most part, I have led, fairly, equitably, and strategically. I have a way of seeing the big picture […]
What is your favorite holiday? Why is it your favorite? As Madonna noted many decades ago: “If we took a holidayTook some time to celebrateJust one day out of lifeIt would be, it would be so nice.” It sure would. For the first time in three years, I […]
When do you feel most productive? This morning, the day before my birthday, I woke up at 6:35am. Not atypical of me, by the way. I went downstairs, made coffee, and drank a red bull. Then, I decided to garden for two hours. Well, gardening is a strong […]
How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals? Some people can easily say “no” to people and draw boundaries. I can easily say “no” in the workplace to right a ship. It’s what I do. Well, I actually find a way to […]
I really love baths. For the past decade, or so, I’ve tried taking a bath every night. It’s my time. My gift to myself. There were times, in the past, when I took baths and answered work calls. Dumb move. Really, dumb move. Anyone will tell you that […]
We are about to hit the beginning of the work week. The unemployment rate is below 4%. There are a lot of job openings at different levels in different sectors. Organizations are looking to hire. However, we all went through a pandemic where we were forced, in some […]
When I first heard that New York, followed by California, would now require salary transparency I was hopeful. I thought it was a good move. I believe nothing hurts a company worse than lack of transparency. And, it starts with recruitment. When I interview candidates, I give them […]
I’ve been a bit down the last few weeks. As many of you have reminded me, grief has its own timetable. I’m still processing. As a psychologist, I’m self-reflecting, noting that I may perhaps be in the anger stage of grief. Being angry doesn’t ease the grief. It’s […]
As we have all probably heard or been told in some snarky fashion, even a broken clock is right twice a day. Well, I was super excited today because apparently, I was right three times. I thought for a minute I beat a broken clock. Then, in a […]
