Different again . . .
And just to follow up yesterday’s thoughts . . . “No two persons ever read the same book.” Edmund Wilson Viva la difference!
Just when you least expect it . . .
I’ve had a trial run – a mother of the bride hairdressing appointment in order to experiment with my locks. It’s been a success. I now feel well-prepared for my (or rather my daughter and future son-in-law’s) big day. But something my hairdresser said, as she did the reveal (you know, the moment when she… Read More Just when you least expect it . . .
The more the merrier . . .
I was lucky enough to be part of hosting a truly collaborative day at work recently, and some brilliant work took place between internal and external learning and coaching professionals. I floated home on such a high: the experience had entirely ticked all my need-for-positivity boxes and panglossian tendencies. In the middle of it all,… Read More The more the merrier . . .
Nothing is wasted . . .
“What would you do if you were stuck in one place and every day was exactly the same, and nothing that you did mattered?” (Phil Connors, Groundhog Day, 1993). I think I’m going to have to watch Groundhog Day again. This is a great quote in itself for a little quiet reflection. And then I wondered .… Read More Nothing is wasted . . .
Yes you can . . .
I debated with a lovely colleague today our stories about self-belief. Mine was about not being good at maths. Attending what might now be viewed as a very old fashioned girls’ grammar school, I didn’t have the option of saying “I don’t understand.” My teacher either didn’t believe me or couldn’t deal with it. He saw… Read More Yes you can . . .
The same thing . . .
I discovered Winnie-the-Pooh as an adult. I often wonder how wise I might have been if I’d read him in my childhood.
It’s good to share . . .
“Sometimes it takes falling apart to see exactly how or what loosened the mortar. Sometimes we find we are responsible for the how & the what. As unpleasant as it is when it happens, one cannot help but appreciate these times for what you learn serves as a beacon. Of course this is only half… Read More It’s good to share . . .
3 answers . . .
“The best mirror is an old friend” (Peter Nivio Zarlenga). I was reminded recently of the power of a good 360 feedback tool. And with so many brilliant products on the market, we’re spoilt for choice and it might even be hard to choose easily – not just the product, but also the people who will rate you.… Read More 3 answers . . .
Let it out . . .
Looking back . . .
What did you see today? What were you thinking? How did you feel? How might you change?
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