Why is it that way too many of us would rather say nothing than merely a polite “No thanks, that doesn’t work for me”? Are we such sweet, thoughtful, empathic people that the thought of upsetting someone with a direct “no” is more than we can bear? If you think the answer is yes, let […]
Cleaning Out The “Closets of Our Lives”
Posted on July 22, 2019 //
More challenging than cleaning out our actual closets, is assessing, distancing and removing the people who do not “Spark Joy”.
Who’s Your CHIEF of Staff?
Posted on May 2, 2019 //
Back in the best #WestWing days, President Bartlett’s chief of staff, “Leo”, overhears the president advising agricultural secretary how to pick a chief of staff. Do you have a best friend? Is he smarter than you? Do you trust him with your life? That’s your Chief of Staff. When I first heard the episode I […]
With a Little Bit of Bloomin’ (GOOD) Luck
Posted on March 15, 2019 //
With a Little Bit of Blooming (Good) Luck and an Apology to Lerner and Loewe St. Patrick’s Day is my favorite holiday. Growing up in Chicago made it a memorable experience. The Chicago River turned green in honor of St. Pat who was given a huge parade. In San Francisco, I’d buy green bagels for […]
