Recently, my sister Liz and I went to one of the large beauty stores. Our goal was to find a new foundation for her, so we immediately looked for a sales associate who could help. The associate was very kind … Read More
Multiple times a year, I announce to Kerri that it is now “time to eat my weight in ____________.” The blank always reveals the love I have for a particular item of produce that has just come into season. In … Read More
Once a month, a friend and I assemble for a visit. We order a table full of snacks and enjoy catching up. Our conversations tend to meander (in the best possible way) and I especially love (for reasons you can … Read More
Kerri and I are usually called in when an employee situation is precarious. It’s some variation of “things aren’t going well,” “they need some help,” or “they’ve got a lot of potential, but…” No matter which opening is used, the … Read More
One of the tools we use is in our business is the Clifton Strengths assessment, an online test that measures an individual’s unique natural gifts and talents (called “themes”). The results, when combined with a coaching debrief, provide insight … Read More
There’s a tunnel heading into downtown Portland that I find quite stressful. For some reason, many folks tend to repeatedly honk their horns in the tunnel (who started this and can it please, for the love of all that’s good, … Read More
A few weeks ago, I went to the Whole Foods as they were having a great sale on ground beef. While I was waiting for the employee to package my order, his colleague was checking the temperature of the various … Read More
A few weeks ago, someone very important to me called me with a problem they were facing at work. In a nutshell, they had inquired (within their current organization) about an opportunity they felt well suited for and very interested … Read More
Last week, I planted a couple of herbs: thyme and cilantro. In each of their pots, they had a little plastic stake that provided information about how best to care for them. It noted their full name, height and spread … Read More
In my neighborhood, Wednesday is trash day. While I greatly appreciate the service, it isn’t my favorite day for two reasons. One, I have a nose like a bloodhound. I can smell everything, extremely well and trash day only magnifies … Read More