On Saying Goodbye – Three Principles to Consider

Saying Goodbye One of the most difficult tasks we face in life involves “endings.”  Those times when we have to say goodbye to someone, something, or some experience. Despite the fact that we have plenty of opportunity to practice…we have often have difficulty with endings, transitions, change, and saying goodbye to the way things used … Read more

Putting Knowledge Into Practice (Head,Heart, Hands, Nose)

Putting Knowledge Into Practice Putting knowledge into practice is one of the most important tasks of any profession! Gaining knowledge involves using our “head.” Responding to emotion involves our “heart.” Effective methods involves the use of our “hands.” Following our intuition is a result of listening to our gut or using our “nose.”  Head = … Read more

We Reap What We Sow

Read the books on your shelf! Read the books on your shelf! I know many of you have bookshelves filled with books or virtual bookshelves filled with e-books. Either way you get the point…tap into the resources at your disposal. I am just as guilty as the next person. I love to buy books and … Read more

Effective Decision Making

One of the most important elements of effective decision making is making sure you are in the best possible state of mind when you make the decision. Decisions Are Complicated The challenge being that often important decisions are complicated. Complicated by multiple factors: costs; relationships; time limits; resources; emotions; limited information; or an abundance of … Read more