Parts of the Whole

Parts of the Whole

Parts of the Whole My computer is acting up… big time! It has been spontaneously shutting down, losing some of my work, causing me aggravation, and wasting my time. My productivity has decreased, e-mail has backed up, and blogging and client note-taking has...
Overheard

Overheard

Overheard I was standing in a Boston coffee shop this morning waiting for my drink to be made when this conversation unfolded in front of me: Man: “Hey, how’s it going? Happy New Year!” Woman: “Hey…and back to you…just getting my...
Outbound Train

Outbound Train

Outbound Train What I love about this advertisement at an in-town subway station is its directness. It makes me think about what we assign to others rather than look at what truly needs to be assigned to ourselves. Can it be that: complaining about being stressed is...
One Word

One Word

One Word As I was driving the other morning, I was listening to a political interview on the radio and there was an intriguing question posed by the host to the former Secretary of State, Madeline Albright: If you could identify the purpose of the Clinton...
On the Edge!

On the Edge!

On the Edge! In my coaching practice, there is a common theme that emerges about being on an edge. The edge is a place that is really uncomfortable, possibly dangerous. A risk and a change is wanting to happen. A leap of faith. Go over the edge and emerge changed....
On Leadership

On Leadership

On Leadership I was reading the Sunday New York Times this weekend and came across an interview with Richard Anderson, chief executive ofDelta Air Lines. I was intrigued by how communication and human resource oriented his leadership style is. And I was not surprised...