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Blog 111 – An Introvert Responds to the Last Post
The last post in this blog started by poking some gentle fun at introverts, then shared some challenges of being an extravert, and finished by inviting others to respond with their thoughts. I’m obliging. As an introvert with a … Continue reading
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How many introverts does it take to change a lightbulb?
Okay, Sandra. If you promise to read the entire blog, I am going to give you the answer up front so you don’t fear you’ll get to the bottom only to find out there is no answer. Here you go … Continue reading
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The Puppy Project, Part 3: Agility and Emotional Intelligence
I’ve recently started teaching the soft-skills course “Team Dynamics from a Project Manager’s Perspective” for DFCI Project University. In the course we explore the topic of emotional intelligence, which is our ability to understand our mood, and how it affects … Continue reading
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Patience
Patience. I sometimes struggle to apply this quality to my daily activities, whether it is project management or dealing with family members. My default personality is to try and solve problems right away. However, sometimes living in discomfort without making … Continue reading
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What Would Churchill Do
Winston Churchill has been on my mind lately, for a funny reason I’ll explain at the end of this post. The Prime Minister of Great Britain during World War II, Winston Churchill, is widely regarded as the most important leader … Continue reading
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Can You Think on Your Feet?
If you haven’t seen this weather video, take a look. Warning: Swallow any food or drink in your mouth before viewing. It is HILARIOUS. Weatherman Cory McCloskey from Fox10 News Phoenix recently faced a computer weather map malfunction and handled … Continue reading
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The pitfalls of British diplomacy (or “how to say what you mean but don’t be mean when you say it”)
As a project manager, I’ve learned that the average PM spends 90% of his/her time on communication. I’d like to think that over the years, my communication skills have improved. Whereas in past jobs I tended to speak in a … Continue reading
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Project Management for Dogs
Lately, our dog Colby has been waking up in the middle of the night barking. Colby is a pug so he is both opinionated and weird. The event usually goes something like this: Colby: bark, bark, bark Me: … Continue reading
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The Hesitant Blogger a/k/a Staring Down My Inner Critic
I have always thought of myself as one who is open to trying new things, unless it’s a culinary delight I cannot pronounce, much less ingest. If there’s an element of adrenaline involved, I am definitely in. Hook, line, and … Continue reading
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The Currency of Gratitude
Do you ever find it difficult to get someone to do something for you? As a project manager, I find one of my greatest challenges is to get people who don’t work for me to do things for the project. … Continue reading
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