by sharpPencils01 | Apr 10, 2025 | Uncategorized
The late Judith Glasser said, “words create worlds”. What she was saying was that words create reality. Words influence how we understand and experience the world, and how we connect (or not) with others. I’m excitedI’m delightedI’m busyI’m stressedI’m depressedI’m...
by sharpPencils01 | Apr 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Who’s accountable for this? What do you see when you look at this picture? If your eyes are drawn to the muddy path on the left, you won’t be alone. Especially if you knew the goal was to build roads that would enable travel to the distant hills, in comfort, safety...
by sharpPencils01 | Jan 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
January is traditionally the time of year when individuals set goals for the year ahead. And there is usually plenty of good cheer and ideas available online and from friends and colleagues about how important and powerful that process is. And it is and important...
by sharpPencils01 | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
This Mark Sanborn quote takes on a whole new meaning in a WFH environment with virtual meetings. Online, using the mute function to eliminate background noise is useful to help the group hear each other clearly. But it can also stifle connection and make debate...
by sharpPencils01 | Nov 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
One of the common arguments against working from home (WFH) pre-COVID, was that it was hard to know if people were being productive when they weren’t in the office. Subtext in that argument was: 1. We don’t trust that you will actually be working if we can’t...
by sharpPencils01 | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
Nothing like significant upheaval in our lives to test how well we have set ourselves up for success and satisfaction. Do we have the habits in place that support sustainable work and life practices? Have we put enough attention on the things that keep us resourced...
