Communication involves talking and listening and is foundational to leadership. Ideally, An ideal ratio is 2:1 where you listen at least twice as much as talk. That’s why we have two ears and only one mouth. I talk excessively when: I feel compelled to showcase my expertise and knowledge. I’m anxious and feel a lack […]
We need to respect boundaries and stretch comfort zones… how to tell the difference. Boundaries and comfort zones are crucial for personal growth and well-being. They are intended to protect you, but in different ways. Boundaries protect in a way that enables you to grow while comfort zones protect you in ways that disable growth. […]
There’s no “right” way to get through the holidays. The authentic way is to attend to what’s in your heart and design, as best as you can, a holiday that is right for you and your loved ones. This week, my wife’s dear aunt passed away peacefully at the age of 98, after a good […]
During the holiday season, family gatherings can bring a mix of joy and tension such as when Susan found herself preparing for another holiday with her family. For years, she wore a mask of perfection—the jovial daughter, the dutiful sister, and the calm intermediary in family conflicts. But inside, she felt overwhelmed beneath the festive […]
The other day, I asked someone how their weekend was. “Too short” was the reply. How we feel about our job on the night before the week starts has a lot to do with how we feel about the people we work with and work for. Are you dreading coming to work Monday morning? Are […]
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