I’ll be happy when ______.

I’ll be happy when ______.

by | Mar 8, 2021 | The Spare Room

This statement reflects a belief that happiness is a static and finite goal, within our grasp when we get that promotion, buy that house, or finally put a ring on it.  Yet, many achieve their desired milestone and then find themselves wanting. “Is this all there...
A few of my favorite things

A few of my favorite things

by | Mar 3, 2021 | Explorer, Learner

I’ve been asked about my favorite books. So here’s a list of my fiction authors and books that are close to my heart: Everything by Fredrik Backman, Vonnegut, Isabel Allende, Murakami, John Irving, Shel SilversteinLike Water for Chocolate, The Kite Runner,...
Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcas‪t‬

Learnings from Leaders: the P&G Alumni Podcas‪t‬

by | Mar 1, 2021 | Podcasts

Anyone who’s worked at a great company knows that it’s all about the people. Good managers, great leaders – in and beyond the business. In this series, through conversations with fellow P&G Alums, we hope to go deeper with many leaders you already know, but...
The Chinese word for “rest”.

The Chinese word for “rest”.

by | Mar 1, 2021 | Leadership, WorkplaceChinese

休息 or xiū xi means “to rest” in Chinese.  Looking at each individual word can reveal insight into what it means to rest: 休 or xiū translate to “stop for a period of time”, and 息 (xi) means “to take a breath”.  Everyone rests in their own way. Some pick up...