What does our professional work-life have in common with a bunch of strangers in the wilderness? Actually, a lot. Both require the ability to solve complicated stuff, under duress, for extended periods of time, while working with people we don’t necessarily understand or even like. Kinda like getting married before we’ve even had a chance […]
We vacationed this summer on an island nestled on a remote lake in Maine. Guests had their own cottages and the lodge was the only location to access Wi-Fi. I had no phone service whatsoever. However, what I did have – we all had – was an abundance of hospitality from staff and guests alike. At […]
I did it again. This morning I watched helplessly as the steel cut oats violently erupted up and over the saucepan, splattering a frothy film that seared a hard crust all over the stove. A spectacular mess. This puzzles me because I’m an accomplished cook, as I should be. As former co-entrepreneur of an all-natural […]
Last month, I was the first to arrive at a facility where I’ve led trainings in the past. It was a frosty, New England morning, and also chilly inside. I poked my head into the kitchen and asked if I could turn up the heat. It was set at 60 degrees. The server responded that they […]