I am speechless
It’s rare that I raise my voice. Some people get scared when that happens. It’s that rare. The reality is, though, that when I am angry...
Policy Communication Missteps
The inefficiencies created by kicking the can down the road. COVID19 has presented many challenges on many levels for policy makers, not...
Hearing Healing (How Being Heard Changed My Life)
I grew up in an atmosphere where I learned very early on that it was not safe to express myself. It was of the utmost importance that...
The Shrek Effect
I’m gonna put it right out there. I am frustrated! There, I said it. I know I am not alone because I talk to administrators of schools...
Getting More for Less
I’d love to be able to offer that but I can’t add anything more to my people’s plates. Have you ever said or thought this? I have had...
The Positivity Pitfall
Positivity is a good thing. Right? That’s what everybody says, right? If you want to be happy, you have to be positive. If you want to...
Facilitative Leadership Magic
Anyone who has learned and used the Facilitative Leadership model for project management knows that it can seem like pure magic. When it...
Mind the Gap
If you’ve ever ridden the trains in the UK, you’ve heard the phrase “Mind the gap!” If you’re not sure what it refers to, it’s reminding...
When Systems Collide
You know how weather people on the news often talk about systems colliding? You’ll hear them talk about a hot or dry weather system...
You don't know THAT!?!?
You don’t know THAT?!?!? Have you ever been on the receiving end of that question? Have you ever been the one to say it? Recently, I have...