Tag: relationship
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This Post was Supposed to be about Letting Go
Letting go sure ain’t easy. I’ve wanted to write about it for a while, but, frankly, haven’t quite been able to figure out how to do it. Recently, though, I thought I was getting close. It all came to a head when a buddy of mine finally got me to give rock climbing a try.…
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How to Stop Sinking Yourself
I begin today’s post with a brief tale involving a friend of mine. His situation may sound pretty familiar to you. He decided to read a book. A very, very popular one. He eagerly began the first page, then got a bit further in and realized he wasn’t quiiiiiite loving it. By page 30 or…
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A Request to PLEASE Do This Important, Simple Thing Already
So I’ve noticed a trend lately, and it’s not a good one. In fact, it can be hurtful for all involved. I being with a few examples from just the past few weeks. See if you notice a pattern. Friend #1 recently won a major cooking competition. When I excitedly told him how proud I…
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Lessons from a True Tale (Told in Ten Bullet Points)
So last week was a bit humbling. It was a week that brought another valuable lesson. Part of what was so humbling was that I’d learned this particular lesson before. And then forgotten it. In fact, it’s probably happened more times than I care to think about. And it’s such an important one. And –…
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Why You’re Scared About the Wrong Thing
So…things have gotten slightly anxiety-ridden in the Maloney house. The culprit? Well…I wrote a play. Yes, the theater kind. The last time I did this was back when I was in college. As in undergrad college. As in a looooong time ago. Oh, and I’m also going to produce the play this year. The last…
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But Not Today
Well this is a tricky time, yes? Let’s count a few ways… There are the holidays, which often come with a multitude of festive moments…and a multitude of non-festive moments. Think traffic, crowds, and, potentially, a few forced smiles around that carefully-set dinner table. There’s also…and let me say first that I am in nooooooo…
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How to Deal with Your Whole Lotta Nothing
So recently life got kind of…funky. The schedule, the business, the personal stuff… …all funky. Work projects got all bunched together, with odd, quiet stretches in-between. Same thing with my writing projects. And travel. And personal engagements. And good books. The result? Clusters of weeks where life sped along at an almost chaotic pace. Which…
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When Life Laughs at Your Best Laid Plans
This month found me exploring the country of Japan for the first time. Those of you who know me won’t be surprised to learn that I did a whole lot of planning…or, as I lovingly called it, “Japlanning”…in the months leading up to the trip. And that Japlanning paid off. Mostly. There were a few…
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The REAL Part You Play in Other People’s Lives
I begin today’s post with a tale of mild irritation. I was working on a project with a colleague and found myself in a position where I couldn’t move forward without getting some information from her. I emailed her multiple times. I called her, texted her. I said her name to the clouds above, hoping…
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Second Place, Faulty Brakes and Stubborn Suits
Over the past few weeks many of us have found ourselves hooked on the Olympics. It’s hard not to be since we hear about them everywhere. While I find myself listening to my fair share of the media’s ongoing, often melodramatic reporting…I also find the best stories tend to be a bit buried. They’re the…
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When Others Tell You Way Too Much
If I ever had a doubt that life has a funny sense of humor, I sure remembered it last week. It happened on the day I flew into Colorado to give a presentation on networking – specifically, on how to talk to anybody at anytime. It was the very same day that a few folks decided…
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How We Mess Up Our Connections to People
Great leaders know the key to success is getting to know people. Lots of them. Getting their respect is critical. Being likeable also helps. No matter your aspirations…your contacts matter. They connect you to other professionals, to opportunities, to futures you don’t even know yet. There are all kinds of ways to engage people (for…