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Tough Work Relationships: It’s Not Just You, It’s Me Too
When we’re embroiled in difficult work relationships, it can be easy to point fingers at others. However, the key to navigating these challenging situations is to recognize your role in the messiness.
What Building a Website Taught Me About Life and Business
When writer Molly Page re-designed her website, she got in a bit over her head. In the process she learned a few lessons — both life and business lessons.
What Keeps Us From Finding Common Ground
Molly Page comes clean about her quest to be a “Common Grounder.” She shares how she’s considering adjusting expectations of herself and others to pave the way toward compromise.
How to Prepare for a Common Ground Conversation
Finding common ground with people we know can be intimidating. Here’s how to prepare for a common ground conversation when a relationship is on the line.
How Louis Armstrong Influenced Activate World
Launching a new project, like Activate World, can leave us feeling vulnerable or uncertain. Small moments of clarity can be all we need to push forward.
The Power of 3 Simple Words
It’s been said that we don’t only learn from good examples. The United debacle can serve as lesson about the power of 3 simple words.
How Writing Just Might Save My Life
I think social media is trying to kill me. And it’s working with an accomplice, the current state of the world. I suspect I’m not alone in this paranoid delusion. I know that I can’t be the only person whose feeds have slowly morphed from a land of vacation pictures, inspirational quotes, and sales pitches…
The Magical Nudge: What Moves Us From Talking to Action
Several years ago I had an idea for a new business inspired by the idea that friendship is key to a person’s emotional health. I imagined “Lady Dates” would provide opportunities for women to connect, knowing that relationships are deepened through shared experiences. My team would orchestrate outings where clients could participate in a fun…
Dealing with Missed Deadlines One Asana at a Time
I missed a deadline this week. Want to hear something even worse? This was the second deadline I’ve missed in thirty days. Thankfully the deadlines were for two separate projects and two separate clients, but sadly the mistakes were made by one single person — me. Recovering After Missed Deadlines Ever since the second missed deadline,…
That Time I Was Forced to Unplug
I’ve never been all that good at unplugging. Last week, thanks to a faulty battery in my phone and some holiday traffic on Michigan Avenue, I was forced to spend a bit of time disconnected and without an electronic fix. This time though, the minor inconvenience turned out to be majorly beneficial. It was one…
When Life Interrupts the Perfect Plan
When Jon suggested that our team consider “preparation” for our next theme, I did a little celebration dance. I like preparation and planning as much as Buddy the Elf likes smiling — they’re my favorite. I’d even go out on a limb and state that making a plan is just as exciting for me as…
It’s Time to Unclutter: When Less is More
Feeling overwhelmed, over-scheduled, or overbooked? It just might be time to unclutter. The Thin Difference community weighs in with some advice.