In thinking about ways to build creativity I remembered a story from my years in Human Resources. My manager had called me in for my annual performance appraisal. She was pleased overall and I was …
How to Hack Self-improvement Habits
A few months ago I started swimming. Each time, if I’d swim 18 laps (that’s back and forth = one lap) that adds up to one half mile per day. That adds up to a mile and a half each week. But here’s my …
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4 Things That Ruin Relationships by Dr. Gottman
I can’t tell you how many times over the years I’ve heard people say that good communication is one of the most important aspects of any successful relationship. I agree, but defining what that means …
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Small Talk Pays Off at Mother Cabrini’s Shrine
Decades ago when my kids were young and we had just moved to Denver, Colorado, I took them to Mother Cabrini’s Shrine. It was perched on the side of Lookout Mountain and there were 373 steps to reach …
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Eldercare, the IRS and Infamous Anonymous Sources
During the early years in my business, I facilitated a contract training for an Employee Assistance Provider based in California. Usually I’d work in Colorado, but this time they sent me on a trip …
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Interview With Audrey Burton on Marriage and Family
I met some wonderful people when I enlisted in the Air Force, one of whom is Audrey Burton, formerly a relationship coach. Thanks to her efforts and Facebook, we reconnected after decades. I …
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