Skin
"You have to be comfortable in your own skin". This particular sentence has been floating through recent conversations with clients. Each time I hear it, it catches my curiosity. I know what it means to me, but what does it…
Decisions, Decisions
There is a funny, neglected fact about communication. Effective communication has clear intentions. You must decide what you intend to say and why. This works well when your body is ready to do the work. It works really well when…
Bursting the Bubble
I've been thinking a lot about silo mentality. That is the holding (and hoarding) of information and knowledge at work in many organizations. Like most people, I have been on both sides of the silo wall. From within the bubble,…
More Than Talking Heads
Let's talk about hybrid and virtual work. Boston is mid-way (hopefully) through a COVID surge. This has, yet again, shifted plans in many companies and caused others to continue their commitment to hybrid or virtual work. At this point, we…
State of the (New)Year
I recently took a reading tour of the blog entries from the height of the pandemic. In that liminal space, two things came forward as priorities; respecting the body and maintaining a connection to other humans. Many of us became…
What You Think It Means
Happy New Year, Everyone! We are back after a much-needed break. This, of course, means that my inbox is overflowing with inquiries and requests. One of the themes I notice more when the volume of email is high is the…
Holiday Talk: Tis the Season For Breathing
Thanksgiving has past, Hanukkah is upon us, and the holiday season will bubble along until the New Year. All of this bustle can be anxiety-making in a normal year. This is still not a normal year. The pandemic adds a…
Virtual Space: Barbed Tongues
I am active in several virtual spaces, like everyone else. One thing I've noticed of late is how discourteous the some of the commentary is. It is as if it is no longer enough to disagree with someone. It is…
You: Contact
Facebook is down, this is not a drill. I'm sure you haven't noticed it being a workday and all (Insta too). Still, for those of us who sometimes indulge in an easy social connection, this might have been disturbing. It…
Office Space: Load Testing
My kid just started middle school. On their first day, they arrived with a backpack full of binders and required notebooks. They also carried a lunch bag and a water bottle. Then, they were handed a Chromebook. As I watched…