For the past 2 years I have written about the “miracle” of meeting the perfect man for me (PMFM) after being single for 35 years. Finding The Right One If you’re curious about this miracle meeting and back-story, click on this link to read more about how I was looking for love and Jerry was […]
Read MoreArchive for communication
Ok – I am about to admit something very embarrassing. Not-So Book Smart After decades of teaching, writing, coaching and speaking about communication and negotiation skills, I am learning that I can be a real communication hack. I’m wondering if something weird happens to the brain when you’re finally in a healthy, loving relationship and […]
Read MoreFinding love and creating a new life, during a pandemic… especially after the age of 65 is a real curiosity for many people. How could this happen? As a result, my recent blogs have prompted a lot of questions and comments. So, I thought I would group them by similar topics. Hopefully this will provide […]
Read MoreBack in April I wrote a blog about how hard it was for me to write. After 10+ years of writing a blog every 2 weeks, I had nothing… My previous go-to topics of about leadership, teamwork and effective communication seemed horrifyingly trite. So here I am, 3 months later spinning in a sea of […]
Read MoreIt’s been several weeks since I’ve written a blog. And truth be told – I’ve been stuck. This is, by far, the hardest blog I have ever written. I have been afraid to speak up and be open and honest, especially with the many people who receive this blog and who have never met me […]
Read MoreIt was two years ago that I came to Southern California for my “trial visit,” to check it out, find a place to live and prepare for the big adventure. I’d lived in Kansas City for over 20 years and Green Bay for almost 20 years before that. I told my New England family that […]
Read MoreI’ve embarked on a unique project, quite unexpectedly and definitely by circumstance. I’m finding that people will share with me, in 20 minutes or less, their joys, their sorrows, or their dreams. I often post pictures of them on Facebook and provide a snippet of our conversation. People have commented how they love seeing these […]
Read MoreWhat happened when managers didn’t communicate? Productivity dropped 75% from 4.8 hours/day to 1.2 hours/day Social chat and gossip increased more than 100% from 1.5 hours/day to 3.2 hours/day Shocking, isn’t it? But hold on to your hat… Those are stats from a 1997 study by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. 20 Years Ago! The […]
Read MoreIn 2010, I created a series of blogs, keynotes and training programs called “The New Normal.” Over time, these programs became known as “Living the New Normal” because we were adapting to the results of a significant financial recession, the housing meltdown, industries collapsing and massive job layoffs. In addition, the new world of social […]
Read MoreReflection and Debrief As my year as Chair of the Chapter Leadership Committee for the National Speakers Association comes to a close, I am brimming with emotions. For those of you don’t who know me well, it doesn’t take much for me to “puddle up,” as my dad used to say – or get teary […]
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