Why “Help me understand” Falls Short – Part II
Cheryl offers: Have you ever had one of those experiences where you complete something and think “Well, that was OK, but it didn’t quite hit the mark; and I’m not sure why I feel this way?” Well, it...
View ArticleFlorence Nightingale sighted in Afghanistan
Cheryl offers: On the front page of Sunday September 19’s New York Daily News and the Wall Street Journal was a picture of several women in Afghanistan. They were dressed in blue veils and garments to...
View ArticlePassing the Baton – One Woman at a Time
Cheryl offers: October’s HBR article “Why Succession Shouldn’t Be a Horse Race” describes how Xerox’s former CEO Anne Mulcahy successfully identified, developed and eventually passed the CEO baton to...
View Article“One Job of the Coach is to Correct,” says Randy –“I Don’t Agree,” says...
Coach: a : a large usually closed four-wheeled horse-drawn carriage having doors in the sides and an elevated seat in front for the driver a : a private tutor b : one who instructs or trains <an...
View ArticlePerfect People
Cheryl offers: I was driving down Northwest Highway the other day and saw a sign outside a Methodist church that read “No perfect people allowed.” I was struck by the simplicity of the message...
View ArticleOne more word about coaching
Sara adds: What I am reading from both of you is a combination of “what is a coach” and “what does a coach do?” Let me begin with “what is a coach?” A little background – coaching is a relatively new...
View ArticleThe Invisible Truth – until Now
Cheryl offers: I’m reading a darn good book these days; it’s called Wander Woman: How High Achieving Women Find Contentment and Direction by Marcia Reynolds. I’ve known Marcia for several years now and...
View ArticleApology / Apologia – coaching
Sara here: I have gotten some response to the post I offered about coaching. I’ve offended some and for that, I apologize. That is why this is titled “apology/apologia.” It is to say that I am sorry...
View ArticleOh, the Stories I Tell Myself
Cheryl offers: This is embarrassing to admit, but I’m going to do it. I just tried to register for First Friday Book Synopsis only to see the computer screen read “SOLD OUT”. I saw this on my...
View ArticleAnother Mr Gone!
Cheryl offers: Have you heard the news that Mr. Goodwrench, the hunky guy in blue, but never dirty overalls who supposedly could fix anything on a GM car is retiring? He’s not that old either since he...
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