Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Is It Ever OK To Be A Jerk?

When you have some time check out this interesting article, "No Jerks Allowed" published in Time Magazine.

Yes, we can learn from "jerks". We can learn how we truly do not wish to be.

I guess there is something to be said for having "jerks" around... we are more apt to appreciate the nice folks.

Whatcha think?

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Sunday, March 25, 2007

Enquiring Minds Want to Know…

…is common courtesy dead?
 
WARNING: Rant about to take place. If you have a weak stomach, please turn away now.
 
I am beginning to wonder really and truly if common courtesy is becoming extinct. Could it be that rudeness has always been prevalent, but I was just not as aware or as sensitive to it as I am now?
 
Today, in a matter of 15 minutes, I experienced two incidences that made me go, “HMMMMMMMMMMMMM…what’s wrong with this picture?” The first, a man (instead of saying "excuse me") proceeds to brashly push my cart out of the way. Now if he had said "excuse me" I would have gladly moved out of his way. Then a woman almost runs me down in the parking lot and proceeds to get angry. Ummm... hello?!?!
 
To the folks that don’t give two thoughts to their rude behavior I have a wish for you. It is my wish that you become aware and realize that it takes less energy to be kind then it does to be rude. It is my wish that you realize this soon, not just for the sake of others, but for your own sake. You see, being rude and negative is hazardous to your health.
 
 

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Sunday, March 18, 2007

Life's Little Reminders

From every difficult situation there is something that can be learned, something valuable to gain. I was reminded of this last night as I watched someone disrespect themselves and others. I won't go into the gory details nor bore you with the history…what I will say is that I was reminded of some valuable lessons...
 
1) Everyone has the right to an opinion. And in turn everyone deserves the courtesy of being heard (without fear of being made wrong) regardless of whether the opinion expressed is favorable or not to those engaged in conversation.
 
2) Bullying another with one's thoughts and opinions does not get one heard, nor does it get others to learn from or consider what one has said. It is often best to express one's opinion from a place of constructiveness and care - people are more apt to listen.
 
3) The last and possibly the most important lesson I was reminded of is... RESPECT IS EARNED. That means that you must give respect in order to expect to receive it…you can't just demand it.


While the situation last night was not pretty nor ideal, I am grateful for the wonderful reminders.
 

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Monday, March 12, 2007

Another Intention to Check Off My List

Today I received word from the International Coach Federation that I have received my Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credentials. Oh happy day...my intention to become a certified coach has become reality.

I want to thank the following people for their support, love, and encouragement.

... my wonderful, loving significant other, Jon 

... my amazing family

... my fantastic clients

... my awesome friends 

... my fabulous colleagues

... and my tremendous coach

I owe you all so very much!! You all mean the world to me!

Now to work on my PCC certification. ;)

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Sunday, March 04, 2007

Are You With Me?

In 1988 I lost my grandmother to an AIDS-related illness and so began my own fight against HIV/AIDS as an HIV/AIDS educator. I am no longer an HIV/AIDS educator, but I am still a supporter of HIV/AIDS education and research. Today I was inspired to do something (thank you, Jonathan) that is not only fun, but will hopefully make a difference.

 

Please click here to find out what I did and to consider making a difference too. Thank you!

 

 

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