Be Like Molly

Mid-January this year, my Dad had to spend a few weeks in the hospital. He headed home and was on the mend, but my mom sent out the sos and said come up for a visit. They could use a…
Mid-January this year, my Dad had to spend a few weeks in the hospital. He headed home and was on the mend, but my mom sent out the sos and said come up for a visit. They could use a…
Exciting news for my friend! She interviewed for a leadership program she was nominated for at her company and got the great news that she was accepted! Slay. She had her post-interview debrief call yesterday and gave me a little…
Reading the room is a talent. And a gift. Some people got it in their bones. For others, it’s a learned skill. Leaders need it. Presenting to your team? You need it. Having a conversation with a client? You need…
It was debrief call time. I’m all about reflecting, and am happy to report that I reflect more and ruminate less these days. I also like to hear from my clients about their experiences, because you know, feedback. “The people…
I don’t know about you, but this week has been a lot. The heaviness of the news of the destruction from the hurricane is heartbreaking. If you’re into these sorts of things, apparently, there was some sort of astrological chaos…
It’s always a fine line. When we’re talking about difficult conversations, how to work through them, how to navigate them. Workshop participants share their stories, open up, get real about what’s getting them going. The fine line starts to get…
Last week, I decided to kick it old school and take the “L” train from O’Hare to downtown Chicago. I decided the potentially sus stink from the CTA was better than the 3433 Glade Plug-In chemical stench emanating from all…
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…
I tagged along as a nanny of sorts with some family on a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico. As soon as we arrived in the city and I took in the adobe buildings and the green chile–I made a…
Do you ever find yourself hearing yourself complain about the same thing over and over? Do you fall into the same patterns, which result in mild self-torture and misery? Do you ever have that head-smack moment when you realize oh…