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Yucky Words

Yucky Words

Hi Friend, Do you have an expression that rubs you the wrong way? I cannot stand the term “open kimono” which companies use to describe being transparent with their partners. When I hear someone say “Let’s be ‘open kimono,’” it conjures up the unpleasant image of a...
Does behaving yourself make you tired?

Does behaving yourself make you tired?

What kinds of events feel most draining to you? For me it’s a professional meeting where I need to dress up in uncomfortable business-casual attire and use good manners.  Trying to act businesslike for hours and hours EXHAUSTS me! When the metaphorical bell rings...
You Possess a Unique Talent

You Possess a Unique Talent

Are there times when you get lost in what you’re doing and time vanishes? Are there activities you do effortlessly but that others think are a big deal? When that happens, it is likely because you are operating in your “unique ability.” This week I’m thrilled to share...
How do you survive in prison?

How do you survive in prison?

Do you know any POWs? My friend Dave Carey* was a prisoner of war in Vietnam. He shared that when a U.S. soldier would be captured, he was thrown into a prison cell where he felt isolated and terrified. Fortunately, a trick the more experienced prisoners had learned...