Why Reflecting Negativity Backfires: Understanding the Mirror Effect in Conversations
Have you ever had one of those conversations where someone shares a negative perspective or complaint, and in an attempt to support them, you reflect their words back to show understanding—only to have them argue with you as if you originated the negativity? It’s a strange phenomenon, but it happens more often than you might think.
Thanks. From Soulbalm
The piece below was written by my sister, whose writing name is Soulbalm but most people just call her Soul. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to share it with you. Have a blessed Thanksgiving where unconditional love prevails and drama is minimized. Be well. Lead on. Adam Thanks by Soulbalm To those who […]
My Personal Ten Commandments
Your job will change. Your circle of friends will evolve. But your core values and principles should be consistent. And there should be certain things about which you refuse to compromise. Here are my personal Ten Commandments.
Happy Holidays – Christmas 2014
Cinnamon scented pine cones roasting by an open fire. Cookie nipping at his presents. Yuletide carols being song by Spotify. And all of us escaping from Chicago to the somewhat warmer mountains of North Carolina. This year was interesting in so many ways. A new company in a new industry that spun off from a […]
What if there is no “anymore”?
Guest Blog Life Lessons: Thoughts from my Mentors I received a lot of positive feedback on my recent blog about finding balance in life. Much of my thinking comes from years of finding my way through corporate challenge after challenge while watching friends change, loved ones die, and loyalties betray. But I learned most of my […]
Tributes to Grandmothers
Honor them while they are with you … Thank you to all of you who sent up prayers, shared your thoughts, and emailed or posted words of encouragement. My grandmother is not out of the woods yet, and will likely not be with us for too much longer. I am thrilled that she is out […]
Thoughts on Grandmothers continued
Thoughts on Grandmothers I posted a note on my grandmother last week and had so many great quotes I wanted to add more of them here … Enjoy! The simplest toy, one which even the youngest child can operate, is called a grandparent. ~Sam Levenson Grandmother-grandchild relationships are simple. Grandmas are short on criticism and long […]