Saturday Salutation: A Trail of Blessings
There is a man who walks slowly down the trolley path near my home each morning. I often see him on my morning run. He ritualistically tips his cane to everyone as he passes, and says, “God Bless You.” When he is not there, the crickets seem to sing more...
Mentoring in Circles
In my earlier post, Don’t Get a Mentor, I talked about my preference for finding a mentor organically rather than waiting for formal programs. On the other hand, throughout the years, my favorite formal programs have always been in the form of circles. These are...
Nemesis Mentors
The natural tendency when looking for mentors to turn to people who look like us, think like us, or value the same things we do. It’s easier, and often precisely how people are matched in some formal mentoring programs. That can be fantastic. On the other hand,...
Won’t You Be My Mentor?
So, you want a mentor. Now what? Where? Who? How to approach? First, let me say this. I have NEVER been offended by anyone who has asked me for career advice , or wanting to know me better. I love to help. I have always said yes to anyone who approached me with the...
Where There is Chaos, Seize Control
“Where there is chaos, seize control” One of my early bosses and mentors, Gail Parsons, said this to me almost daily. I was young and newly promoted in an HR role in the midst of a big merger. There was much organizational realignment. Everyone had a new...
Don’t Get a Mentor
I was recently on a hiking tour of the Utah National Parks with my son. After the first big day of hiking, Seb (6) looks at me and says, “if we are going to do this again tomorrow, we will need some help, let’s each pick 3 Pokemon to take along we can...
Saturday Salutation: Joyful Movement at the TSA
I was clearing security this week at the Denver airport, particularly annoyed since the TSA agent had just dumped the entire contents of my purse out and then walked away. Turns out “too many pennies,” can leave you racing for your gate. When I looked up...
Two Things That Will Get You Promoted
I am often approached by leaders looking to get promoted. “what characteristics do you look for when hiring for the top positions in your organization?” Stairway to Promotion So, I run down my list. unwavering integrity confident humility passionate...
