You bring up a good idea in a meeting… but it falls flat and no one picks up on it. Five minutes later “Bob” repeats the same idea and everyone says, “Great idea, let’s run with that.” “Bob” is asked to lead the initiative. You are incredulous, you think…
Entries by Helene Lerner
Growing up Deepa was incredibly timid. “I couldn't even ask for extra ketchup at a fast food counter. I was that shy.” Deepa’s teachers saw beyond that. They knew she had potential and encouraged her to run for student government. While out of her comfort zone, she soon realized there…
Growing up, Alice’s parents engrained in her a strong work ethic—her father was a shrimper and her mother immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico when she was just fifteen. It was important to them that their children work hard at whatever they do. Alice has done just that and has…
1. “The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” - Steve Maraboli 2. “Letting go helps us to to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance.…