My good friend Jessica has a quote in her email signature that says, “Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle” – T.H. Thompson and John Watson Whenever she emails, I’m reminded of her willingness to live her life true to those words, and she does. As I have shared,…
DetailsIf this graph describes you, we need to talk! Unfortunately, only 45% of employees feel satisfied with their job, and a recent Gallup poll showed 79% as not engaged or actively disengaged. So what do you do if where you are is getting farther apart from where you want to be? While drinking is certainly…
DetailsAt a recent networking event, I was reminded of how awkward and uncomfortable it can be to walk into a room full of people, all of whom look like they are having a great time and are immersed in the most interesting conversations. I walked up to a group of people already talking and hesitantly…
DetailsYou’ve probably heard the story of a man sitting on his porch as flood waters rise. A woman floats by in a boat, asking if the man needs help. “No, thank you,” says the man, “I’m trusting in the Lord.”
Have you ever met someone who made such an impression, it made you want to re-evaluate yourself and the way you live your life? Last week I attended the Association of Women in Communication’s annual conference. The closing keynote speaker was someone I hadn’t heard of, but someone I’m not likely to forget. With her…
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