Who Needs an Attitude Adjustment?
I've been thinking a lot lately about attitude adjustment. We often think that other people will benefit from an attitude adjustment: our boss, our colleagues, maybe even our family. Few people ask themselves: “Do I need one?” If the colleague reading this blog over...
Social-Networking Sites Should Supplement Interpersonal Communication NOT Supersede It
Earlier this month, a Time magazine reporter asked in an article whether Facebook replaces face time or enhances it. My vote is the latter. Social networking sites like Facebook, MySpace, Naymz.com, LinkedIn and even the microblogging site Twitter all should...
We Can Learn From Obama’s Inauguration Speech
One more day until we can stop saying “President-elect Barack Obama” and say “President Obama.” Regardless of your political views, I am sure you are wishing him great success. After all, it is in the best interest of all Americans – and, perhaps, all world citizens....
My Book Recommendations
I once heard the quote, “You are who you are based on the people you meet, and the books you read.” Although there also is some DNA involved, I do agree that we are shaped by our interactions with others, and the reading we do. That said, as an executive coach and...
Setting Goals Is Better Than Making Resolutions
Some of you have made 2009 New Year’s resolutions, and to date, have kept them. Only 359 days left to go this year. Congratulations! Others have made and broken their resolutions already. Personally, I don’t believe in making resolutions, which I...
A Thank-You Still Goes A Long Way
Ho, ho, ho! Oh no, oh no, oh no! More gifts I don’t like, what to do? OK. I’m not your mother, but let me remind you of two things when it comes to gift getting and being gracious. A “thank you” goes a long way. When you receive a...
Bad Humor is No Joke
Using humor can be a great lead-in to an effective presentation, and even sprinkled throughout a talk. But U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) is now apologizing for telling Polish jokes at a gathering of Pennsylvania political insiders last Friday. Senator Specter...
Some Thoughts on Time Share Ownership
Do you remember the song “Hotel California” by The Eagles? Great song! There was one section that goes: “’Relax,’ said the night man, We are programmed to receive. You can checkout any time you like, but you can never leave.” That sounds a lot like...
A Toast To You!
With colder temperatures here, and already signs of snow, I am more than ready to sit on the beach, read some books, and get some sun … and, the great thing is that I am actually doing it! This week, my husband and I are in Riviera Maya, Mexico. ...
More Reflections & Being Thankful
I love Thanksgiving! We had 22 people at our house on Thanksgiving day, including three women in their 80s and four boys 5 and under. Think a happy kind of chaos! My husband and I are always thrilled when our four children (and spouses and...