For decades in schools and business settings, we were told that relating to others leads to friendships and career progression. Obediently, we picked up hobbies – including some we did not enjoy. We also joined a variety of teams – even those we had no interest in whatsoever! Later, we […]
Today, let’s broach a subject I have stayed away from. It starts with a small j, and it is a quality we never want to be described as. Can you guess what it is? Okay, I’ll take you out of your misery. It is judgmental. Candidly, I do not regularly […]
One of my first jobs was as a corporate recruiter. I deeply enjoyed it because every day I had the chance to paint a mural of a beautiful future for someone and introduce them to people who could complete the art piece. And I never viewed recruiting as luring others […]
What does it mean to be available? Is it about whether one can make it to a meeting, gathering, or something similar? To a degree, yes. However, this is only a slice of the pie or a piece of the puzzle! Being available is not merely about whether someone is […]
When I was a child, I observed marriages where controlling behavior was dominant. In them, I did not see love. It all led me to wonder whether there were two types of marriages: marriages of love and marriages of control. My parents were loving partners – they discussed everything and […]