Most people have a tough time receiving praise, compliments, and even acknowledgment. Often their discomfort gets expressed with a nervous giggle or laughter. And when I point it out in a coaching situation, very often the response is, “Well, I don’t want to come off...
Yep! That photo above is me – Judith Sherven! Having a bit of fun at LinkedIn one day a couple of years ago when I saw a (plastic) Nordic warrior “crown” sitting on a shelf and since I’m 1/4 Norwegian and 1/4 Swedish I just had to put it on. It...
Yes indeed! Whitney Houston was such a mega-star that Miramax created a documentary that just hit the movie theaters. But it won’t explain her deep seated “allegiances” and “forbiddances” much less the “love grip” that...
“Work Life Balance” is a big phrase in corporate-speak. Often people assume it refers to work and family life balance. But what about your personal Rest and Relaxation? How well do you carve out time to walk in nature, meditate, play games/sports with friends, read...
Whenever I ask a group of tech company leaders this question: “How many of you laugh or giggle or in some way play it down when you are given acknowledgment, praise, or compliments?” Everyone raises their hands and laughs. Why do they do play themselves...
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