Ooops!

Time to read: 21 seconds

Hello, World!

I realized at some point last Thursday afternoon that I never sent my weekly newsletter. In the years I have been writing to you, I've missed, maybe, 5 times. Early in this journey, I would have felt terrible, like I let you down and proved I'm not reliable. Those are the olden days of my striving and performing.

And now?

I simply noted that I was full with many priorities last week and decided to use the miss as a way to model humility, imperfection, setting priorities, and taking accountability. In the grand scheme of my life and yours, I know that missing a newsletter is a small deal. Believe me, there are many more painful accountabilities than this.

So, let this week be a chance for you to remember you are human. Humans miss things and make mistakes. Hold yourself with grace, whether those moments are big or small.

Does Generosity Matter In Business? Yup!

Time to read: 35 seconds

Last week, I spoke about generosity. Generosity matters in business, no matter your industry. If you work in medical devices, you aren’t going to give someone a free pacemaker with purchase, and you can always give your time and care.

I structure my business with many layers of support. This weekly newsletter is open to anyone and everyone. It’s free. I like communicating with you. I want people to have information that makes a difference, and this newsletter is a great format to share my best strategies and thinking.

I love it when people reply with stories, questions, and comments.

I offer group programs, team workshops, and 1:1 coaching as well. I know many of you will never reach out and never hire me. That's great! This community exists for however you want to interact with it and whatever you need.

Relationships are important to me, and that includes you, even if you quietly read this newsletter every week and never reply. I'm happy to know you!

Living With Chaos: The Touchy Feely Part

Time to read: 50 seconds

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Welcome to week 3 of Living with Chaos. If you are enjoying this series, please share it with your people. They can join here.

If you hate the f-word (feelings), keep reading. You need this.

Chaos breeds feelings. You get a new boss, you have feelings. Your child decides not to go to college, you have feelings. Your sister gets a scary test result, you have feelings.

The first strategy for living in chaos is to feel your feelings. This doesn't mean wallow forever or yell at other people. Feeling your emotions is for you, alone, to recognize and acknowledge your reaction to the chaos and how you feel.

Feelings are like weather. They move through 24/7. Sometimes emotions are sunny and warm and sometimes they are a thunderstorm. You are responsible to move your feelings through so they don't become stuck. If you don't, they come out sideways…flipping off someone in traffic or yelling at the barista, your child, or a co-worker. Then you have a mess to deal with which adds to the chaos.

So, take ownership of your feelings. Cry on the drive home. Take an evening to journal. Talk to a friend. Stomp around your basement. Do what works for you to allow your feelings to move through. That will help quiet the chaos.

Next week, another strategy for living with chaos.