Are you a “yes” person? Some people have a hard time with saying “yes” to too many things (and, consequently, difficulty saying “no”) out of fear of not doing “the thing” perfectly. I recently re-read Shauna Niequest’s book, “Present Over Perfect.” Here’s what she said: “Saying yes means not hiding. It means being seen in…
Category: Books
Sheryl Sandberg: Some brief career advice
I have a love/hate relationship with Sheryl Sandberg. I loved her book, “Lean In,” but was left feeling slightly disgruntled because- well- I don’t have a staff to care for my home and children while I “lean in.” More on that another day… Here is a good word from Ms. Sandberg.
Books for Introverts
I love working with introverts for many reasons, one of them because I believe that introverts are often misunderstood (by others and themselves). Many introverts feel shamed, as if there is something wrong with them because they prefer being alone or the company of a few people. There is so much strength in who you…