Another year has passed. Do you think the world has changed for women?
Women are a moving force behind the economy, societies, creativity and so much more. We inspire men to love, to hate, to think, to feel... as they inspire us in turn. We can grow life in so many ways.
We're not perfect. We're not all the same. We don't have the same dreams and aspirations. We come in all shapes and sizes.
WiL men share more in 2011? WiL women speak up more? Is the gender difference disappearing or requiring more debate?
Today is a celebration of a fertile global community which includes everyone.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
The “R” list
Exploring the different kinds of mentors there are... We either do these things for others or we seek them for ourselves.
Continuing with "R":
Rapprochement-or: Leader of harmonious relationships
Ravagement-or: Aids in rebuilding after a large setback
Readjustment-or: Support during the first stages of change
Realignment-or: Politically savvy ally
Reconcilement-or: Helps to make whole again
Recruitment-or: Shows the best in networking skills
Refinement-or: Polishes and finesses
Regiment-or: Teaches good habits
Repayment-or: Knows the fine art of the the “thank you”
Rousement-or: Pushes you out of your comfort zone
Continuing with "R":
Rapprochement-or: Leader of harmonious relationships
Ravagement-or: Aids in rebuilding after a large setback
Readjustment-or: Support during the first stages of change
Realignment-or: Politically savvy ally
Reconcilement-or: Helps to make whole again
Recruitment-or: Shows the best in networking skills
Refinement-or: Polishes and finesses
Regiment-or: Teaches good habits
Repayment-or: Knows the fine art of the the “thank you”
Rousement-or: Pushes you out of your comfort zone
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Being direct and being "nice"
I had a great conversation this weekend with a very talented woman who felt she needed to become better at "sugar coating" things so folks would listen more.
This made me think... I've seen both pure candor and "spin" help someone take advice or hear a new idea with a more open mind. But really, isn't candor what we're seeking most often?
Perhaps we associate straight talk with being "pushy" or "bossy" or just sometimes serving no one's interests but those of the speaker.
It's all in how you are trying to share information. If you present information from the point of view of your audience, you have a great chance of getting their agreement - even if you are telling it to them 'straight'.
For example: "You should read these books - they'll give you the insight you're missing" could change to "I've found some great books that might offer some insight into this issue."
Move from the directive and the blunt to the direct and the considerate. That's not sugar coating; that's just making sure everyone at the conversation still has a voice!
This made me think... I've seen both pure candor and "spin" help someone take advice or hear a new idea with a more open mind. But really, isn't candor what we're seeking most often?
Perhaps we associate straight talk with being "pushy" or "bossy" or just sometimes serving no one's interests but those of the speaker.
It's all in how you are trying to share information. If you present information from the point of view of your audience, you have a great chance of getting their agreement - even if you are telling it to them 'straight'.
For example: "You should read these books - they'll give you the insight you're missing" could change to "I've found some great books that might offer some insight into this issue."
Move from the directive and the blunt to the direct and the considerate. That's not sugar coating; that's just making sure everyone at the conversation still has a voice!
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