Where are you shy?

Shyness is a topic that we do not allow much consideration in our culture. We have a tendency to overvalue courage and boldness. We equate shyness to inaction and lack of progress…

The other morning I came across a post by Brene Brown called Hard Seasons and Wild Hearts. In it she talks about the effects – both joys and heart-breaking challenges - of caring for her mother, who was diagnosed with dementia…

What if we practiced living our lives in the negative?

By looking at what doesn’t fit – the no’s instead of the yesses? And by looking at what is not true - or no longer true – in our lives and about ourselves?

In our culture, leadership looks a certain way, especially leadership in our organizations, companies and governments. Think of someone you see identified as a leader in the press or media…

In my tenure in the tech industry, I experienced examples of good leaders who cared about their people and encouraged their growth and development, who challenged them to think creatively and solve problems. And I experienced leaders who belittled, yelled at, dominated, ignored, or talked about their people behind their backs…