Authenticity and Contexts
Two years ago, I worked with a stylist. “Work with a stylist” had been on my wish list for a long time. We’re talking years. Rationals, excuses, and reasoning finally got forgotten when Nicole Otchy came into my world. Not…
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Category Communication
How do you Start a Hard Conversation? Clumsily.
She made a comment that set off an internal cringe. Her explanation of the comment, with full confidence and determination of proving her theory brought the slow rise of the internal double middle-finger. Then she asked a question…and that set…
Defending feedback
I spent a few days in Minnesota last week with a group working on their communication skills. There were two stand-out moments; one predictable, one not. The group was mid “skill-practice” (which yes, is a euphemism for role play) when…
The sign your culture might be in trouble…and how to engage instead.
I headed out of the restaurant’s restroom last night then turned right around and walked back in. The sign. Now I have no idea what the sign actually says. I snapped a pic of it for your viewing purposes. As…
Who Should You Tell if You Want to See a Change?
I parked myself away from as many non-travelers as I could. There was a weather delay, and I settled myself in for the long haul of waiting and wondering if our flight would take off. Trying to mind my own,…
Show Don’t Tell: How to Engage and Not Offend
She read the first draft of her acceptance speech for a prestigious award she received. There was a line along the lines of, “This group has always inspired me…” I resisted interrupting. Then, a minute later, another line, “I had…