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7 tips for being your best social self at holiday gatherings

Nov 22, 2023

Whether you see yourself as the ultimate social butterfly or a retiring introvert who’d rather be home watching a favorite movie with your cat, I have some favorite tips and tricks that can make almost any holiday gathering a lot more pleasant and memorable for you...

We can do better

Nov 8, 2023

Ever heard the phrase “Own the awkward?”  I first saw it on social media a few months ago. To me, this well-meaning message says, “Let’s acknowledge and even embrace our hesitation, discomfort, and clumsiness in social situations.” I get it. Not...

How to have social energy when you need it

Nov 1, 2023

In my last post, I shared how to evaluate the “energizers” and “drainers” in your life and at work. You know, the activities, tasks, settings, and situations as well as the interactions and the people who either leave you better than...

How’s your energy – right at this moment?

Oct 25, 2023

Ever have moments, days, or even entire segments of your life where you feel totally alive, inspired, and in flow?  What about those times when you feel completely drained? Like the last of your Life Force has been sucked right out of you. Yes, me too.  I’ve had both...

A big secret to great conversations

Sep 12, 2023

One of my favorite chapters in my new book More Than Just Talk is called “Consider The Four C’s.”  It’s about four important traits and practices that set the stage for great conversations. One of the four Cs is Caring.  Sounds so obvious. But, face...