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Early in my career, a boss really intimidated me. He was so unpredictable and at times a bully. Each day, I would call his administrative assistant to ask about his daily mood. We had a code. I’d ask, “How’s the weather today?” and she’d say “It’s stormy,” or “It’s clear but
Take a Hike – literally. Today is National Take a Hike Day (November 17). Yes, there is a holiday for everything! With holidays and vacation time approaching, the stress to get it all done hits hard. End of year deadlines coupled with personal pressures always make me feel overwhelmed and less productive. Co-workers taking
A few weeks ago I watched one of the worst led meetings ever. Instead of getting to the heart of the matter, leaders allowed an outsider to derail and delay the real issues. As tempers flared, the president relinquished control to attendees. Instead of clarifying issues and communicating an action plan,
When I was a sophomore in college, I spilled salad dressing on my formal dress. My dad said, “Just hold your flowers down and those ribbons will cover it. No one will notice.” Dad is always positive and has a solution. My dad, Col. Byron R. Byars, Jr., USA (Ret),
Really, this shouldn’t be funny – but I can’t stop laughing and shaking my head about it. I was recently at our neighborhood homeowners’ meeting where several of us disagreed with actions taken by our association leadership. Apparently, my words made one of my neighbors very angry. He wanted to make
What would you do if you had an amazing opportunity and nothing to wear? Last week, I found out with very short notice that I’d be on FOX news in DC. Unfortunately, the jacket I brought with me was the exact color of the interview couch. Thankfully, I was attending
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My recent speaking engagement in New York City brought back memories. At 18 I faced a major decision: do I stay in NYC to pursue a dancing and acting career or attend college? After years of training and performing with a dance company, I wanted my decision to be right