Out with 2012 and in with 2013. I. for one, am ready for the New Year. I survived a major birthday, some inconvenient medial issues and the world survived the end of the Mayan calendar. Reflect on Your Accomplishments I often dwell more on what is still on my to-do list but sometimes it is good just to reflect on … Continue reading
Archive for the "Influences" Category
Getting to Yes
I’ve learned over the years that if you want or need something, you have to ask for it. If you don’t, you’ll likely be disappointed. Without asking, you’ll have a better chance of getting it than if you didn’t ask. While you won’t always get what you want, there are ways to improve your odds. My term for this is … Continue reading
The Signal and the Noise
I have recently fed my inner engineer geek self by reading Nate Silver’s wonderful book: The Signal and the Noise. Silver became well known as a forecaster of election results by understanding how political forecasts work and adjusting them for accuracy issues. His book talks about not only election results forecasting, but also sports betting, global warming and many other … Continue reading
What is Gender Equality?
We talk about it, we read about it and we wonder if it will become a reality. LWP Christine and I talk about how we thought things would be different by now, that barriers and stereotypes facing women would be eliminated, or at least diminished, compared to how things were when we entered the workplace decades ago. The premise is … Continue reading
Good Memories and Bad
When I receive a compliment, I say “Thank you” and move on. Sometimes it feels good for a while but good comments are quickly forgotten and do not embed in my memories. But oh those insults! I remember every slight and every insult. The girl who told me I had “cow eyes” in third grade? I remember where we were … Continue reading
From Thanks to Spanx
Last week in the U.S., individuals and families prepared and indulged themselves in Thanksgiving traditions. For many years, Thanksgiving meant lots of cooking, eating and leisure time spent with family and friends. When I was growing up, there was little planned once we left the Thanksgiving table. We talked, walked, played games and ate leftovers without a care in the … Continue reading
Transitions
We tend to think of our lives moving forward and everything that happens as being additive. We make new friends and learn about new ideas. We start new jobs and move to new homes. The memory of who we were stays with us. But, is that who we want to be? Finding You As part of my personal journey, I … Continue reading
Note to Women: VOTE
No, this is not a political ad. You won’t be asked to consider voting for a particular candidate or have your view swayed on a particular topic. I promise. What I will try to convince you of is the importance of voting, whether you are a majority, minority or apathetic. No one is truly ambivalent and your voice should be … Continue reading
Asking for What You Want
“Ask for what you want and be prepared to get it!” ….Maya Angelou Have you ever ended a phone call making plans with a friend and thought, “Why didn’t I just tell her that I don’t really like the restaurant she picked….or that I really wanted to see a different movie”? Or, how about finishing a meeting with your boss … Continue reading
