A question from Jenny PART 2
On Tuesday I shared some ideas about how Jenny could negotiate her salary for a new job. In case you missed it, you can read Part 1 HERE Next week I’m …
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A question from Jenny about negotiating her salary PART 1
Last week I got a question from Jenny about negotiating her salary. I think it’s a great situation for us to break down together (thanks Jenny!). Here’s what Jenny said …
The Power of Unplugging
When I was growing up in Texas, we had what were called “blue laws” that forbid certain activities, like shopping, on Sundays. As a kid, that meant spending Sundays with …
Why saying NO is important for your boss
As a new manager, I made a horrible mistake. Well, I’m sure I made many horrible mistakes, but today we’re only going to talk about ONE of them. I had …
What to say instead of “sorry”
There are times when “I’m sorry” is the best thing to say, like when you are actually sorry for something you did. When you make a mistake that impacts someone …
A different way to think about your year
Studies show that 8 days into the new year is when your enthusiasm for your resolutions starts to waver. What started as excitement, a blank slate for a whole new …
Mistakes can take you someplace unexpected
Last night I went to a crotchet class with some of my lady friends. I know, I know, crotchet?! Lady friends? What am I, 100 years old?! I really like …
That was so clear, how can you have misunderstood me?!
Do you ever feel like you’re speaking a different language than the other people in your life? I often hear (and say!), “That was so clear, how can you have …
Tips for talking to your annoying family members (and Happy Thanksgiving!)
We’re coming up to Thanksgiving so if you’re like me, you’re thinking about food and who to invite or what to pack. You’re also probably thinking about gratitude, what you …
