by Becky Robinson | Dec 15, 2010 | Inspiration
In a recent post, I told you that I am making some major changes in my professional life. This is as good a time as any to let you know that I have resigned from my work at the university. My last post on the other blog is on December 22nd, less than a week from now....
by Becky Robinson | Dec 14, 2010 | Social Media
We have a family joke. It’s about my mom, and how she will talk to anyone. She’ll chat up a sales clerk, sharing details about her life; she’ll introduce everyone at the table to a server at a restaurant; she’ll make friends in waiting rooms or...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 12, 2010 | Inspiration
Two years ago on my birthday, I took my kids the the park to meet a friend for a picnic. The day was glorious: bright sunshine, blue skies, flowers around the park in full color. While I sat near the sand pit watching them dig tunnels and build castles, my cell phone...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 10, 2010 | Influence Building
I just posted “How Do You Respond to Change?” at the other blog I write. Change is hard. Sometimes it’s hard because we don’t have any choice about it; the changes are completely out of our control. In that case, we may feel entitled to the...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 10, 2010 | Leadership
When we face major changes in life or work, we may have one of several reactions: We may resist. Dig in our heels, fight back, complain. Close our eyes and think that if we stay that way, we can keep things the way they were. We may be nostalgic about the previous...