Elementor #2679
American novelist and poet Nancy Willard wrote, “Answers are closed rooms; and questions are open doors that invite us in.” I’ve never forgotten that thought because it captures something we’ve quietly lost. In a culture that measures success by speed, we’ve become remarkably efficient at finding answers while becoming increasingly ineffective at asking questions. We […]
The Sympathy Trap
Whenever I train managers and supervisors on the importance of developing and expressing empathy toward those they manage, I get outward assurances that they understand and agree (through nods and uh-huh’s), but I can see behind their eyes that this idea is filled with concern. If they were honest about this practice, most of them […]
Necessary Arriving
The pressure of seeing the distance you have yet to go or the improvements you could/should make can disrupt the peace you need to simply be and enjoy the in-journey arrivals you’ve already obtained. Here’s some suggested mindsets and wisdom for finding contentment.