by Katharine | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog
“I loved that company. I thought I’d stay there forever. But do you know in the 6 years I was there, my boss never thanked me, for anything? He was so focused on build, build, build, it was like he didn’t even see me. Anyway, as soon as I started...
by Katharine | Nov 15, 2021 | Blog
Our November Fridays Together conversation was such a pleasure and so illuminating. Special thanks to our special guest, Olivia James! Olivia spoke about the challenges so many of us are experiencing right now as we commence “re-peopling.” During the...
by Katharine | Nov 9, 2021 | Blog
Last night, I threw out my outline. I had a plan for what we were to cover in class, but the students wanted to talk about something else: Astroworld. We talked about the horrific nature of the tragedy, the desire to hold someone accountable, and how to raise...
by Katharine | Oct 30, 2021 | Blog
“A lack of empathy can lead to avoidance, where bad behaviors can flourish, and snap decisions, which may be cruel and ineffective. This is because, without empathy, it can be difficult to diagnose problems, give effective feedback, or recognize the need for a...
by Katharine | Sep 22, 2021 | Blog
Our September Fridays Together conversation was about anger. It’s in the air lately, isn’t it? We talked about political vitriol, the mask wars, and growing frustration about the rising Covid rates. We discussed how to handle anger directed at you,...
by Katharine | Aug 23, 2021 | Blog
“You aren’t required to set yourself on fire to keep others warm.”That was just one of the pieces of wisdom shared by our incredibly thoughtful and insightful group during our August Fridays Together conversation. I was blown away again and again by...