Responding From the Inside Out

Responding From the Inside Out

Mind, Body and Soul   There are a lot of things that leaders are expected to handle. With the heightened anxiety that all of us are feeling, new challenges greet you, but many of you are still struggling with the same conflicts. If you are going to get through...
We Have To Talk

We Have To Talk

Having the necessary conversations   Does anyone know how to have a conversation these days? No, I am serious. I am not trying to hurt feelings or chastise folks but in case you haven’t noticed, things are bad. I mean really bad, even among friends and family. I...
Check Your Intimacy Rating

Check Your Intimacy Rating

Consider these things to get closer to conflict.   What am I suggesting that you do??? “At this point in history, there is really no escaping conflict anymore. Yes, most of us are avoiders, but we are running out of ways to avoid confronting conflict...
Navigating the Edge

Navigating the Edge

Happy Juneteenth!   Cultivating Compassion In Times of Crisis   It happened in 2020, I was on the phone with my sister. We talked several times a day during this time of grief, the pandemic, and my not feeling well. We are very close, but that is not to say...
I’m Trying Something New

I’m Trying Something New

You’re welcome to give it a shot.   Recently, I contacted a friend to tell them about an internal experience I had. I knew that they were concerned about me and I just wanted to share what I was going through. Immediately after I shared, they started asking...
The Body Speaks – Are You Listening?

The Body Speaks – Are You Listening?

I wasn’t.   Her body language said so much. I could see the discomfort long before it was her turn to speak. Twisting uncomfortably in her chair, a frown appearing, disappearing and reappearing. I had the feeling that her palms were sweaty, eyes looking down a...