“I have no idea where I should serve—or even if I should. I’m not really talented or gifted.” Ever heard these words? I have. On more than one occasion. Virtually every woman who utters these words has fallen into the trap of what I call “Paper Plate Perception” – the belief that we’re nothing […]
Communicating Care to Increase Effectiveness
Have you ever wanted a conversation to go well but it somehow didn’t? Ever wondered what’s “off” in a relationship that should be better? Sometimes it all comes down to communication. This summer a simple question turned into an extraordinary conversation between my college-age daughter and me. “What do you think makes a good mom?” Her answers […]
