Take a moment to name it! What were you doing, who were you with, how old were you and where were you? Going down toboggan hill in New York? Was it at the Kangaroo Bar in St. Anton, Austria. Was it studying plants on a hike? Building Lego creations with …
Join me and Wendy Thomas in today’s C2C session. Wendy is a coach and is the Executive Director of Leadership Tulsa. In this video she’s focusing on how to Manage Up when you don’t have positional authority. Her 4-step process can be used at work – and elsewhere – and …
One ongoing theme of Five Alive is when you want to make improvements, start with small steps because small, smart actions compound over time and create big changes. When it comes to eating more healthfully, I have seen dramatic changes in my own home. My plate today looks nothing like …
Jane Mudgett chats with Jill Wenger, MD FACP on this week’s C2C: Coach to Coach. Wenger shares how she coaches those shifting from student to medical professional. Jane “translates” this to leading others when they are new to a position. How do you learn when you start a new job? …
My brothers were busy in school and sports, and my Dad’s work took him around the world. Each of them had interesting experiences that I got to hear about and witness. However, my mom was my first friend, and at the end of her life, she was one of my …
One of the pastimes in our home is working on jigsaw puzzles. This thoughtful, and sometimes tedious work, is the inspiration for this article. Here are a few insights: > Most projects need a border, finish line or outline. Without a boundary as an anchor, the project may never take …
I was one of the lucky kids with books in my home. There was the encyclopedia, but also kids books, thanks to my two older brothers. Also, the library was a staple in our life – either at school or the public library. Back in the day, no telling what …
People with strong social relationships are less likely to die prematurely. Sharing our lives with others has a significant impact on our long term physical and mental health. How? Interaction : Boosts well-being Builds independence Encourages new experiences and trying new things Improves mental health Promotes resilience Gets you out …
Each week, I’m on the computer more than I was a week prior. Gatherings, meetings and casual connections have moved to FaceTime, Zoom, Skype or similar virtual formats. There are a few observations I’ve had that I hope will be the seed of changes we will keep. What are the …
Now I lay me down to sleep – NOT! I’ve heard quite a few folks complain about poor sleep in the past few weeks. It may be hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, either way, these are two common observations. Let’s investigate this. If you’re using any fitness electronics …
