Are You in a Toxic Relationship with Recognition?
Try something new when you receive a compliment, just say thank you!
Month: April 2023
The Barriers to Thinking Abundantly
One of my earliest memories of selfishness is when my dad gave me a stick of gum and asked me to share it with my sister. I took 3/4s of it and gave her the rest. (Sorry, Jenni.) I was probably 5 years old then. What motivated my selfishness? I’m sure it was a scarcity … Learn More
Assess Morale: Know When “They” Aren’t Happy
The gorillas are the emotional barometer in a zoo. I learned this recently from a leader at an engineering design firm. He was talking about a project he led inside a zoo; construction would stop and start based on the gorillas’ moods. If the gorillas were happy, the construction would commence. If the gorillas weren’t … Learn More
Differing Ambitions? Some Things Are Universal.
My well-intentioned mom told me to marry rich. She often hinted that many girls go to college to get their “MRS” degree and it wouldn’t hurt to study at the law library. (Subtle, mom!) For some reason, she believed personal ambitions were best achieved through someone else. Fortunately, my mom was highly supportive of me … Learn More
