Find your voice

Find your voice

Shy by nature, Alice finds it difficult to speak up in meetings, even when she has a valuable perspective to share. She has been advised by her boss to be more talkative, but in spite of good intentions, Alice rarely speaks up. She often thinks of a great thing to say...
A lesson in interdependence

A lesson in interdependence

I recently acquired a tandem bike. This has given my wife, Launda, and I new opportunities to exercise and tour the local area. It’s also provided a unique opportunity to explore our finely-tuned relationship. (We’ve been married for 21 years and have got...
Swearing: colorful or crude?

Swearing: colorful or crude?

“Life is a four-letter word.” (Lenny Bruce) One of the most influential memories from childhood involves my brother getting his mouth washed out with soap for uttering a swear word. I can’t recall the specific word, but I do remember the gagging,...
How to respond to offensive remarks

How to respond to offensive remarks

How many times have you heard a comment that struck you as disrespectful or offensive, and you didn’t respond? Maybe you didn’t know the other person, and felt too awkward to comment. Maybe you just weren’t sure you wanted to wade into the issue....