by Robyn McLeod | Nov 19, 2020 | Communication
There are a couple of people in my life who like to complain – a lot. I won’t name names but, suffice it to say, they are people whom I care about and I want to be there for them. The constant complaining is a problem though. It’s so bad at times that I can put my...
by Robyn McLeod | Oct 22, 2020 | Communication
In my town there is a drawbridge that is often under repair. When it is being worked on and the spans are in the upright position, is the bridge open or is it closed? Some people will say it’s open because they see the spans up and open for boats to go through. Others...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Jun 23, 2020 | Thoughtful Leadership
“Contrary to the opinion of many, leaders are not born. Leaders are made, and they are made by effort and hard work.” ~Vince Lombardi “She’s a born leader,” people say. According to Vince Lombardi, leaders are not born; they are made. I...
by Chatsworth Consulting Group | Mar 10, 2020 | Communication
“Most communication resembles a Ping-Pong game in which people are merely preparing to slam their next point across; but pausing to understand differing points of view and associated feelings can turn apparent opponents into true members of the same team.” ~Cliff...
by Lisa Kohn | Feb 27, 2020 | Self-Care
For a very long time now, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with skiing. We started skiing as a family when my kids were young, and it was glorious, wonderful, hilarious family time. I’ve never really loved it though. Skiing as wonderful family time became less true...