I love to garden so I find this time of year a bit sad. Although many of my plants and bushes have turned into pretty shades of brown, yellow, orange, and rust color, it still is upsetting that winter will soon be here. I also can’t stand pulling out my vegetable plants that are all … Read more
Forget what Hallmark and others say that January 1st kicks off the new year. I always feel that the new year for me starts the Tuesday after Labor Day. This view started even before I became an Adjunct Professor but obviously it means even more now. It is a time for a fresh start with … Read more
As a corporate trainer and an adjunct professor, one of the things I stress is applying what you learn. I tell my participants/students that if they “throw their notes up on a shelf and never look at them,” then it has been a waste of time – both theirs and mine. I then suggest that … Read more
This past week I was on vacation so I decided I would skip a week writing my blog. The vacation really started on Tuesday when I traveled to North Conway, NH. My best friend was supposed to originally meet me there around the same time but her dog was sick, so she had to take … Read more
I am a foodie so I watch a lot of cooking shows. One show is a competition amongst private chefs and those who either own a restaurant or work at one. Some of the challenges consist of the group being broken into two teams and a team leader is designated. This is extremely difficult for … Read more
As we are fully aware, there are many stressors in our lives, both personally and professionally. It amazes me how some people handle these stressors extremely well while others are always on the verge of having a meltdown. Is it harder to remain sane when we are confronting so many more changes and challenges than … Read more
Many leaders would agree that they are juggling way too many responsibilities. It is not just home and work but also extended family obligations, volunteering, etc. Although we would “like to do it all” I have found looking back over my life that I wish I had turned down some of this stuff and focused … Read more
If money, time, and other things were not factors, what would be your greatest wish? Would it be to go on an exotic vacation, buy a fancy car, or purchase a house? The issue is if we feel things are out of our reach, we don’t even attempt to get them. Why is that? Do … Read more
How often do you get the opportunity to be still and have quiet time? Several years ago, I was walking on the beach early in the morning in Connecticut and I met a man who told me he needed seven minutes of silence a day. I gave this some consideration as I continued my walk … Read more
Take a moment and ponder this question – when you pass away, how do you want to be remembered? A few years ago we lost a family member who died at the age of 85. He was married and had six children which in of itself was quite an accomplishment. However, he also worked … Read more