What I Learned About Teamwork From My Vacation
Sometimes, I need to take a break from my regular routine. I’ve spent the last six days in Central Florida with my mom, a snowbird from Indiana. It was a nice break from my daily work-from-home-alone routine, yet I still found time to learn a few lessons during my...
Ask Yourself… Are You a “Team Member” or a “Teammate”?
I listen to a lot of podcasts. Sometimes, a podcast episode really stands out because it relates to stories I’ve heard from my clients. One such podcast episode was The Long-Distance Teammate Anniversary Episode of “The Long-Distance Worklife” podcast....
My Theme for 2023 Is…
Happy New Year! Can you still say that at the end of January? But, of course, you can – I just did! Every year, I choose a theme for the year rather than making New Year’s Resolutions! In fact, over the past few years, I’ve chosen three words, not one, for...
Friends – Old and ZOOM!
Last week, I attended my first in-person conference in more than two years. As I entered the conference hotel lobby, I saw many friends I had met at pre-pandemic in-person conferences, some dating back more than a decade. I also ran into many friends I’d made...
What is a “Facilitator”?
When I explain my job to friends, family, or colleagues, they often ask, “What is a Facilitator?” “Why would I need one?” Today seemed like a good day to answer that question. I adapted much of this explanation from my website’s...