On the eve of my birthday, I started writing this blog. I had some reflections on this birthday and I wanted to capture them before the feelings faded. I published it that evening, thinking I would share it later. But then my actual birthday happened, and this is what the first 2 waking hours of … Continue reading On (being real about) Being 37
Almost every organization has annual performance reviews. The best companies and managers also have regular check-ins on their biggest, most pressing goals. Employees are coached midstream and encouraged to adapt performance based on the current status. What's leading the pack? What's coming up short? Organizations like this have good coaches, leaders, and a culture of … Continue reading On Mind Mapping and Performance Reviews
I had to dig out an old photo a while back for a work event. I needed a sports-themed picture from my childhood, a rarity considering my fairly unathletic youth. I played middle school volleyball for 2 years, preceded by 2 years of little league softball, and that was it. I had flunked out of … Continue reading On Middle School Me
I forgot to mention that one of the side effects of doing hard things is that you just end up being a little weary. All. the. time. "Tired" doesn't quite cover it. "Sleepy" or "Exhausted" is definitely a factor, but this is something that pervades and persists even when you get a solid 7-8 hours. … Continue reading On Being Weary
Talent. Challenge. Growth mindset. Development. Doing hard things. These are buzz words I explore almost every day at work as a Talent Development Manager. There's another blog somewhere in my head on how I accidentally tripped and fell into this line of work. But for right now, let's just say that I really enjoy watching … Continue reading On Doing Hard Things
One of the thorny facts of my existence is that I am, and always have been, overweight. Something that merely three years ago, I wouldn't have said out loud with my mouth, but something that my body said out loud every single day. Obese, actually, according to my former BMI. After several years participating in … Continue reading On Public Failure
A Persistent Thistle 