Reading tea leaves is a national pastime. It infuses all aspects of our lives as we try to interpret the world around us. What’s the back story when a company or non-profit…
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He Said, She Said
A friend who owns several successful gyms throughout the city called recently and the conversation started in the usual fashion. “Hey, Eden. How are you? I was wondering if you could give me…
Nothing to Lose?
Ready to roll the dice? Don’t believe it. No matter how bad things are now, they could be worse. (No Pollyanna or Dr. Pangloss here.) The more you see of life, the…
Why It’s So Hard To Say You Screwed Up
This year’s Academy Awards were one for the books. Some are calling it a plot twist. Some, a publicity stunt. Still, others are just enjoying pointing fingers. Details and speculation have been…
Too-da-loo, Resolutions!
Some habits are harder to break than others. At the beginning of the year, everyone is on their best behavior. You’ve made resolutions to quit bad habits and pick up good ones…
No Broken Promises
You’re only as good as your word. If you promise the moon and fall short, you disappoint (and mar your reputation). But manage expectations and over-deliver, and you’re a hero. The…
Bad Holiday Habits
Holidays bring out the worst in people, especially in careless driving habits. As anyone with a set of eyes can see, there’s a significant rise in auto accidents around the holidays. Statistics…
Painted Into a Corner?
Before you start painting, think of the consequences. We’ve all been there. The question is, What are you going to do about it? Whining doesn’t help. So fix it. There’s really…
Transiency
This too shall pass. Eventually. What matters is what happens in the meantime. Use your time strategically. Worst case, “meantime” can be a long time. At least long enough that your reputation…
3 Ways to Handle a Mistake
You’ve made a mistake. Now what? We all make mistakes. How you handle it is crucial. Clients usually fall into three categories: Category 1: Least effective. Live in denial or delusion.…