Bringing Your Whole Self to LinkedIn

Remember when LinkedIn was dry, boring, and you really only logged in when you wanted to find a new job? At least that's how it used to be for me. I didn't see a lot of diversity or vibrant self expression until recently. Maybe that's because I wasn't following the right people. "This isn't Facebook" … Continue reading Bringing Your Whole Self to LinkedIn

Does Complaining Do More Harm than Good?

In his article, The Next Time You Want to Complain at Work, Do This Instead, Peter Bregman talks about sitting with the difficult feelings we're experiencing, pinpointing exactly what is bothering us, and then taking direct, compassionate action to address the issue. He says to "Go ahead and complain. Just do it directly — and thoughtfully — to the person who is the cause of your complaints."

The Importance of Conscious Language

I recently became aware of a fabulous resource called the Conscious Style Guide created for those of us who care about using language that is conscious, kind, compassionate, mindful, empowering, respectful, and inclusive in our communications. The Conscious Style Guide provides access to style guides covering terminology use for various communities. They "study words so that they can become … Continue reading The Importance of Conscious Language