THE WEEKLY BLOG
Wisdom and support for challenges experienced as a result of life’s many personal and professional transitions.
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Dale’s weekly blog provides wisdom and support for challenges experienced by readers dealing with one of life’s many transitions related to their vocation or in their personal life. When you subscribe to the blog, I will send you a complimentary copy of my eBook entitled Insights for Personal Development.
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Receiving the gift!
I love Christmas! I love Christmas carols in the air wherever I go, provided they begin after Thanksgiving. I love the cookies and candies, the hustle and bustle, the lights, and the excitement of the season. Yet for those in the middle of a life transition, the world...
The Rosebush
Have you ever had a “Rosebush” on your team? Throughout my career I’ve been blessed with many. Another phrase to describe them is “high maintenance.” Some days, I’d shake my head and wonder if it was worth it, as they seemed to demand constant Tender Loving Care...
The Succulent
My wife, Deb, and I were recently in San Diego for a short vacation. What a blessing to be able to get away in such a wonderful city with great weather. I even met someone who was born and raised in San Diego on this trip, something rare as everyone seems to have...
The Hydrangea
One of the biggest mistakes we make in leadership today is the phrase “treat everyone the same.” As an HR professional, I’ve used it many times as it relates to policies and procedures where inconsistencies are a risk and make attorneys uncomfortable. But your team...
Friendly Fire
We often hear about friendly fire as it relates to military conflicts. When our troops were in Afghanistan, from time to time there would be a story of soldiers being killed by friendly fire. It has existed for as long as troops are fighting somewhere. Friendly fire...
Getting connected
I used to work with Jane. We connected well and had a great relationship. I enjoyed being around her. I could tell her anything and she would listen. It worked the other way too, when she talked, I listened. If she pointed out something to me that I could have done...
Be your own caddie!
Everyone needs a caddie, not just a golfer. If you don’t golf, you might wonder what a caddie is. Professional golfers use them on a golf course to carry their bag to lighten their load. The caddie also gives advice to the player about distances, which club to use and...
Telling or listening?
Nathan was the latest to follow the same pattern as the others at Audio SuperStore. He started out with great promise, listening and learning. He quickly became the top salesperson in the store. Then, just like the others, his sales started to slip each month, lower...
What are you willing to …?
The organizational leaders had come together to discuss the future. The group was the same as had gathered the previous year, except for Amy, the new Vice President of Human Resources. The planning day was normal, with conversations...
Thriving Through Transitions was created to help individuals and organizations successfully navigate difficult transitions, and not just get through the transition, but become better in the process.
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