Only 30 percent of American employees feel engaged or inspired at their jobs and the vast majority of U.S. workers -- 70 percent -- are not reaching their full potential, a Gallup [...]
Tis the season for Hallmark holiday movies. I confess I have at least 10 of them saved on my DVR right now. It seems this time of year I gravitate toward these [...]
Sent to me by Fran Kenny, one of my Facebook friends, I share this piece of wisdom today. I have a slightly different take on some of these (imagine that!), and I also [...]
“You’re just being too sensitive.” Perhaps. Often, however, these words are spoken by someone who’s actually . . . frustrated or afraid of your pain (or your anger). I’ve observed we have a tendency to [...]
I find politics interesting. I also find it informative, challenging, thought-provoking, and crazy-making. There’s often more talking then listening going on. And there’s a lot of rehearsal about what is to be [...]
Statistically today, 3 in 10 marriages remain healthy and happy, according to “The Science of Happily Ever After” by Ty Tashiro. So what’s happening in the other 7? How do you safeguard [...]
Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics, once said, "There are two things people want more than sex and money...recognition and praise." I’m not sure that’s true, but it’s worth considering. [...]
Never underestimate the power of just being there for someone. Not doing anything, not fixing anything. Perhaps not even saying anything. Just being . . . . . . present. Available. Listening. [...]
Yesterday I was having a conversation with a potential landscaper/gardener. Obviously he was eager to impress me with his experience, skills, and pricing. He was a very pleasant man, appearing quite capable, [...]
You know that moment. You enter your door, and there are those adorable eyes looking at you with eager anticipation. Perhaps there’s even some bouncing and jumping going on. Perhaps a wagging [...]
