What is Ubuntu?
In the Ubuntu tribe of South Africa, when someone does something wrong, they take the person to the center of the village. There the tribe surrounds the individual for two days, while members of the tribe speak all of the good that s/he has done in their lifetime. The tribe believes each person is good, yet sometimes people […]
Four Strategies, Four Obstacles, and Four Essential Steps for Effective Problem Solving
When we’re in the midst of a problem, we forget that it will be resolved in the future. Pausing to consider this reality allows us to take a breath, step back, and appreciate that we have incredible internal resources for problem solving. Trusting that we are created to problem solve brings great relief. We are […]
How to Deal With a Drama Queen
“Every time you feel yourself being pulled into other people’s drama, repeat these words… NOT MY CIRCUS, NOT MY MONKEYS.” Polish Proverb We all have Drama Queens in our lives – in the family, in the workplace, in the marketplace, and in our social circles. Managing a Drama Queen can be tiring and annoying. Understanding […]
You Can’t Deny That You Have Wings
“When she transformed into a butterfly, the caterpillars spoke not of her beauty, but of her weirdness. They wanted her to change back into what she always had been. But she had wings…” Can we un-change what we’ve changed? Oh yeah – just asked any yo-yo dieter (present company included). What we cannot change, however, […]
One Essential Ingredient to Be a Rock Star in the Workplace
“Showing esteem for others by doing the right thing at the right time.” I recently fired a painter because he showed up an hour and a half late, with no phone call or text. He apologized when he arrived, and he pleaded with me to let him do the job. He knew he had “screwed […]
What Would Happen If I Changed How I See Myself?
I confess I like to watch QVC and HSN. Several days ago, while schlepping a heavy box up my driveway, the Federal Express lady said, “Oh, so you’re the one that orders all the QVC stuff.” Hello, my name is Susie, and I order stuff from QVC. I especially like to watch the shows on […]
What is the Secret to Life’s Success?
”The secret of life is . . . . . . to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” Paulo Coelho, “The Alchemist” One of the greatest obstacles to success is the fear of failure. And if we’re honest, sometimes we feel guilty to acknowledge what we really want – the degree of […]
What Will Place the World at Your Feet or Destroy You?
Here’s a riddle for you: What is your constant companion, your greatest helper or your heaviest burden? What will push your onward or drag you down? What creates all success and all failures? What will place the world at your feet or destroy you? I am your constant companion. I am your greatest helper or […]
How To Move Beyond Discouragement
“One thing I learned the hard way is that it doesn’t pay to get discouraged.” Lucille Ball Lucille Ball, actress, model, comedian, and business woman was well acquainted with discouragement. Born August 6, 1911 in Jamestown, New York. She was the daughter of a telephone lineman. At the age of four, she lost her father […]
Sometimes It Rains On My Convertible
Last Wednesday afternoon I was attending a monthly board meeting, engrossed in the lively discussion, when someone said, “Look, it’s really raining.” With a glance now and then, I had been monitoring the clouds outside the window. But there were no signs of imminent rain. I kept my focus on the task at hand, not […]
