Recently, a client asked me to give some advice to his new team. Most of them are new professionals passionate about their work and eager to make their mark. It got me thinking about what I would tell my younger self if I could go back and do it again. One of the occupational hazards
When The Ointment Can’t Heal The Wound!
Domestic Terrorism. Racism on 100 million. Fancy phrases for hate like “white supremacy”. All of this has been swimming in my brain for months but this weekend it hit me hard when the “protest” in Charlottesville, VA turned deadly. I mean…I should be used to it — right? This is becoming my new normal. A
Living Your Professional (and Personal) Life With No Regrets
Last year this time, I was discussing our next big trip with my travel crew and one of the ladies suggested yachting for a week. I threw the phone down and walked away (dramatic I know). I am not a “boat person”. I’m more of a “land but no sea” type of gal. I mean
Why Can’t Facebook Memories Leave Me Alone?
Facebook can mess up your whole life if you let it. Well…maybe I am being dramatic. It can at the very least ruin your day. Or make your day – depends on how you look at it. How you might ask? Simple. Facebook Memories. Damn. Now if you don’t have Facebook, it’s OK. Keep reading
My New Favorite Four Letter Word (It Might Surprise You)
I have a confession to make. I’ve got a little bit of a potty mouth. It’s TRUE! I’ve been fascinated with profane language since I was a kid and my mama did a LOT of praying over me because of it. I would say there’s nothing like a well placed F bomb to make a
You Can’t Ask And Answer Your Own Question
It’s almost the end of a short week and I’ve got a story for you. So I co-chair this committee for an organization I love. It’s a demanding committee with many members and lots of opinions about how things should work. I’d been working on a new event and right at the finish line of
