In a tearful, very honest, very vulnerable moment, a friend recently admitted to me, “I don’t know my purpose in life.” She was having a rough day, her blue mood brought on by a contemporary’s seeming boast about a project that she was working on that had received great accolades. After thinking on our conversation […]
Month: May 2012
The Art of the Question
Ever notice that the person in the room who is often most revered is he/she who asks really good questions? It’s true. Observe very carefully the next time you sit in on a Q&A session following a lecture or in a meeting. All eyes turn to the first person who asks a great question – […]
Rotary: The Original Social Network
Frequently, when coaching someone on ways to bolster their networking repertoire, I am asked whether I know of any good networking clubs or organizations to join. My answer is usually in the form of a question – or several questions – as I start digging into what makes the individual tick so that we can, […]