Posts Tagged With ‘ Conversation ’

When was the last time you carved out time to disconnect? In creating that space we discover ways to connect with ourselves, others and nature in beautiful ways. This summer my husband and I did just that.  We took six weeks to travel throughout BC and connect with family and friends. Just over a year ago I was speaking with a dear friend  who had lost everything during the fires in the Cariboo in 2016.  She invited me to visit their property in the Cariboo to take photos.  This is where we started talking about a trip. Late last year we purchased a “new to us” travel trailer and truck. ... Continue Reading

“One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” Bryant H. McGill Even though my mom and I have a great connection, that doesn’t stop us from having the following types of conversations quite often. Mom: – On your way to my place, will you pick Me: – Pick up apples and walnuts? (Because I know that we planned to make apple pie together) Mom: – No, silly! Will you pick your aunt up? She called and said she would like to come over and needs a ride. That has something to do with her and me loving to complete each other’s sentences, knowing... Continue Reading

Question: What do employees crave, expect, and consider leaving their current jobs for… but increasingly are not taking the initiative to pursue? Answer: Career development! Despite high-profile research studies highlighting the importance of career development to employees worldwide, leaders report that employees are taking a noticeably more passive approach than in the past. They typically attribute this inertia to generational factors, entitlement, and shifting power dynamics. But in conversations with employees, I hear something very different. A large portion of the workforce is putting... Continue Reading