Gratitude and Compliments

Gratitude and Compliments

“You are so wonderful.   You are kind, empathic, intelligent, and strong.   You are so thoughtful. Considerate.  Hardworking.   You did a good job on that meal.”    What’s it like to receive compliments like that?   Welcome? Awkward? Validating? Cringy?   ...

Intention and Impact: Both Matter

Last weekend, one of my worst fears came true. Trying to provide “helpful” coaching during a fish-bowl exercise, I stopped someone trying out a new skill during the demonstration by saying, “Wait, wait, wait…” (as I interrupted her) and then added, “you’re using...