They show up without warning and stay too long. You’ve probably hosted such an event, unintentionally and reluctantly. And yet, it’s hard to show them the door. Because there’s no obvious exit when the venue is in your head. Let’s set the scene: Where: My...
You’ve studied the subject matter, made your pitch, and landed the interview. You’ve done your research, rehearsed your questions, and are eager to show you know how to front a feature. Now what? You’re ready to go but to make the most of your story,...
It’s the start of the school year so I can understand how you have arrived here with the rest of us. Where’s here? Let me ask a simple question as you rush about your day. If I ask how things are going at work or at home, do you reply,...
A friend took this picture in the NYC subway not long ago and shared it on her Facebook page. She was filling her Metrocard and the kiosk asked, “What do you want to add?” And the choices are “Add Value” or “Add Time.” The image...
“She is always looking for the next challenge and never frightened by change.” I cleaned out some files recently and found among the paperwork a “360 feedback” from a few years prior. One of the “observers” noted this of me:...
