Greeting cards are sometimes framed by recipients as a reminder of the sender, as a reminder of the message, and as a visual respite amidst the busyness of an office …
Workplace: No Comment
Sometimes it is better to say nothing. Other times it is fitting to say: “no comment.” Still other times, it is helpful to tell ourselves or someone else to “say nothing” and then, say not a word. If you or your team are struggling with when it is important NOT to comment, call for help.
Nesting: Artist Profile – Lorelle Rau
Lorelle Rau is a contemporary collage artist, who uses cut paper and appropriated imagery to investigate concepts ranging from nature and place to personal experiences. Lorelle’s participation in the Boise …
Workplace: Observations
To observe – to become aware of what is going on around you each day. To notice things that yesterday you may have missed, walked right by, or failed to see or hear. To pause long enough to see and hear what is happening at home, at work, and in the community. To recognize that which is, or that which is happening right here, right now.
Nesting: Card Sending
The pandemic has taught us all the importance of staying in touch with loved ones — especially if it is in a meaningful way that brings delight. This desire to …
Workplace: Slot Canyon Thinking
When describing someone’s thinking style recently, I described it as “Slot Canyon Thinking” – meaning a person who has a deeply held conviction or opinion who also is unwilling to consider other points of view or other possibilities. Just as with climbing scenarios, slot canyon thinking can seem beautiful when in it because everything reinforces what is already believed. However, just as with the geologic slot canyons, once in this thought process, danger can occur if re-assessment and rethinking does not happen.