I drove to Alabama last week to be with my in-laws for American Thanksgiving. On the way, I listened to public radio, most of which was focused on what is happening in Israel at the moment. I heard impassioned pleas and arguments supporting Israel’s aggression…
Quite a while ago, I had a friend who I relied on for advice while I was in a position of authority that was very challenging. I thought I had made an agreement with her that what I said would remain between us, and that…
Sometimes my job feels like a gift: every time I manage to really help a person, I feel great. And, every time I manage to help someone, I also help myself, and learn how to help others as well. In case you haven’t noticed, anxiety…
I watched 2 friends in conflict: They were missing each other’s message. One of them eventually said to the other “I feel you don’t trust me!” The other felt hurt by that comment and said so, because it was as if their friend was laying…
There’s a commercial online that lifts my spirits every time I view it. The speaker is Tunde Oyeneyin and it’s titled Yes. I. Can. ”… those words in your head? You’re the only one that can hear them. … Say it! Yes. I. Can. Move!…
These days, it’s popular to talk about being part of a team – being a team player is desired, being a loner is not desired. Sometimes, working in a team seems good – every viewpoint is considered, every desire included, and the end result is…