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Stories We Tell
How did the summer go for you? It is difficult to answer this question meaningfully without both describing what happened– the trips, the projects, the get-togethers, the drinks, the wins,
What It Really Takes
I know something important about you, something that you have in common with every leader, high-level expert, every friend, and parent. You are a Wayfinder. You may argue that what
Why You Need a Drum Set
When our oldest son was a toddler, and grandparents asked whether we would like to get a mini drum set for him, we replied: “Yes, but only if we can
Familiarity Without Contempt
Our youngest son is usually my buddy for the occasional “star walks”: we stroll through the park after dark, chat about life, look up at the stars to see which
Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, and the Human Intuition
Hello! How is your 2018 going so far? What is the best thing that happened to you (or that you made happen) in 2018 up to date? What are you
What will 2018 bring? (Or How to Be Your Own “Psychic”)
(There is some magic I would love for us to do together; please, see the fire-breathing dragon at the end.) I learned from Martha Beck that there are three types
5 Gift Ideas for a Person Who Has “Everything”
(There is some magic I would love for us to do together; see the fire-breathing dragon at the end.) How do you choose a gift for a person who seems
Have an Interesting Life
Thanksgiving time is a mixed bag. Culturally, this holiday prompts us to think of the positive things in our lives to be thankful for. Well, what if you’re not “feeling
Find a Way Despite Uncertainty
Whether you are ready to acknowledge it or not, you’re a wayfifnder. You’re responsible for people in your family, for colleagues on your team, for your clients, and you don’t
Time to Catch Up
I know you’ve been through a lot this summer. I was privileged to hear many of your collective stories. As a group… You’ve traveled. You’ve worked more while your kids
Chase For Upgrades: When Is “Good Enough” Good Enough?
This summer has been filled with more questions than answers for me. About parenting (is it better to cut kids some slack, or to continue with sports practices 5 times
Spacing Out vs. Being Present
Being present is a prominent theme these days in most workshops on leadership, parenting, and personal development. I’m all for being present, as it can improve your life dramatically, because
Will You Be Missed?
I was just listening to TED Radio Hour podcast on Disruptive Leadership (super insightful line-up of conversations in that program is a “must listen”). One of the presenters, Seth Godin,
Plan B for High Achievers: Chaotic Pendulum
You’re smart and resourceful. You can afford to waste a little time if you choose to, because when you work, you work ten times faster than an average person in
Mental Space: Optimizing Your Cognitive Bandwidth
In the recent years, there has been much talk among scientists and in the media about cognitive bandwidth. Simply put, cognitive bandwidth (or “mental space”, as we refer to
“BBC Dad”: Big Career, Little Children
“You can have everything, just not at the same time”. I first heard this quote years ago at the Women on Wall Street conference, stated by a successful, beautiful business
What’s Not Broken
Wisdom comes at the expense of having broken much – friendships, habits, glasses, heels, codes, hearts, dishes, connections… So, it’s logical that by our 30’s, we have a good grip
Unmistakably Attractive Quality: Do You Have It?
When you meet someone charismatic, knowledgeable, attentive, interesting, generous, it’s always a pleasure to be in the company of this person, isn’t it? It is true in professional settings, at
Shaping Up: Career, Relationships, Self
You don’t need any more pressure during this holiday season – your plate is full, I know. Still, no matter how full your life is at the moment, I know
Full or Empty? Manage Your Personal Energy
You’re at the top of your game. You act with authority and get results. You have an outstanding track record of resolving issues, and a long list of clients