As I stared at my reflection in the bathroom mirror of a Mexican restaurant, I didn’t want to go back to the table. I didn’t want to follow through with my plans. I splashed a bit of water on my face and tried to give myself a pep talk, but nothing helped. It was all…
The Sincere Apology A genuine apology is a remarkable thing. You know an apology is solid when it: 1. Explains why the act was wrong The recipient will probably already know, but it’s nice to know the apologizer knows, too. 2. Says the words “I’m sorry.” Surprisingly, it’s easy to leave out the two most important words.…
The greatest marketing campaigns are the ones that connect with us, inspire action and leave a lasting impact. Think Casey Neistat’s ‘Make It Count‘ collaboration with Nike, Airbnb’s ‘Belong Anywhere‘ or Patagonia’s ‘Fighting for Public Lands‘. Very few businesses ever achieve anything that connects with their audience like these campaigns. In fact, I can probably…
Always make time to listen—truly listen—to the special people in your life. We can be so distracted by the technology in our lives that we tend to lose sight of what’s right in front of us. Taking a moment to stop and focus on the other person can make them feel important and understood. —Beth Kuchar,…
All day long, my wife and I exchange the sweetest text messages filled with emojis: hearts, the kissy face and the sweet new inclusive family one with two moms and two boys (we have twin sons). Sometimes we even go public with our moony proclamations on social media. We are so in love. Sigh. And…
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On the first night in my new apartment almost three summers ago, I hovered over the countertop and cried my way through a turkey panini and five beers. The sun set while I assembled my Ikea furniture. I didn’t bother to turn on many lights; darkness felt appropriate. The next night, I came home from…
Self-care seems like a sacred word reserved for activities you do in the privacy of your home—things like yoga, long baths and quiet, meditative evenings. It’s a very deliberate form of care, a ritual we exercise full control over. But away from home, at places like the office, the concept of well-being shifts. We think…
Maria, second-in-charge of a well-known nonprofit, wanted to step out as a leader. Her vision was to create a new model for working with vulnerable women in Boston’s urban communities. She gained insight through feedback from her team, colleagues, boss and civic leaders, who described her best qualities as a strong relationship builder with a…
I was 35 years old, 11 years into my career with three spent at my current employer, when I realized I hated my job. I still loved magazine writing, but I had started to see colleagues, one by one, cut the corporate umbilical cord (or have it cut by the economy), and float out into…