Groups frequently make decisions. Even not making a decision is making a decision. Many decisions are minor, while others have major consequences. And all of us make decisions all the time. This fundamental covers the...more
Acceptance is hard. At times it is easier, but it is always a process. Frequently it revolves around a change. And we all have varying degrees of change tolerance. Our recent move tested both the ability to manage change...more
Recently, I went to a concert. It wasn’t a band that I knew well and honestly, it was not my style of music. You know the kind of music that you’d never play in your car but your spouse might? I was prepared to not enjoy...more
As 2020 closed, most people said “good riddance.” It was a year that few of us want to repeat. We had less control over many aspects of our lives, most of us faced paradigm shifts in how we worked, there were massive losses,...more
Adolescence is hard. Many teens struggle with leading with their ego. Rather than being open to learning, they respond with “I know”. They argue points and are not always open to opposing views. Teens typically enter a room...more
Remember the Bill Murray movie, Groundhog Day, where every day was the same? Bill’s character, Phil, was not a particularly emphatic, caring, or even a kind person. Being stuck reliving Groundhog Day every day was Phil’s...more
After several months of COVID and work frenzy, like many people, I decided to take a vacation. Any vacation taken during the WFH pandemic can quickly evolve into a working vacation and there are both good and bad aspects of...more
The past few months have been the most unusual in my life. I never thought I would experience an event that would shut down the world and I have. While there is re-opening of some states, we are far from being back to normal....more
We are a few weeks into shelter at home, social distancing, remote working, and job losses. What mental health experts warned us might happen, has happened. Some people are lonely, frightened, agitated, and angry. Others are...more
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JW Way Fundamental #14: Work Smart. "Be organized and plan work for maximum efficiency. Have the tools necessary before starting your work. Be thoughtful about your schedule and have a game plan for calls, tasks, and the...more
JW Way Fundamental #18: Speak constructively.
"Address issues in a candid, direct, kind and respectful manner with those involved or affected. Be courageous enough to say what you believe should be said. Ask questions,...more
JW Way Fundamental #24: Maintain a healthy work life balance -
"Stay happier, healthier and more productive by balancing your time between billable hours, marketing, community activities, family, friends,...more
JW Way Fundamental #13: Embrace Diversity -
"Celebrate our differences. Be aware of and address implicit bias. Be open to learning from others, regardless of their background or role. Be mindful that we make better...more
JW Way Fundamental #17: Be Relentless about Continuous Improvement -
"Be a lifetime learner and continually invest in your own education, both formally and informally. Be curious and never stop improving your legal,...more
JW Way Fundamental #5: Listen Fully -
"Listening is more than simply not speaking. Give others your undivided attention. Set aside your own judgments and preconceived notions. Listen with focus. Most importantly, listen to...more
Brenda Edwards of Jaburg Wilk with a personal perspective....more