Personal Development
Work/Life Dissonance
Several years ago, I came to the realization that I had developed two different personas in my early professional career. I realized this one day on the drive home from work when leaving someone a voice mail that I said “Ramona” rather than the familiar “Mona” nickname that I used with family and friends. I [...]
The Land of BS
Last weekend, I found myself using skills I learned in the workplace negotiating a sales agreement for a new sectional sofa and an ottoman. After a period of making a selection and choosing several different options for our new furniture, it was finally time to focus on the dirty details. Cost. Everyone seems to get [...]
Selective Influence
I often say to my husband, friends, and professional colleagues that one of my goals in life is to surround myself with people I want to be more like. As a lifetime learner, I find that this applies to both professional and social settings. If you surround yourself with people you can learn from, you [...]
