I have a bone to pick with the term “professional distance.” Not because it wasn’t well-intentioned, but because of how it’s played out in practice. We have swung the pendulum so far in the opposite direction that people no longer see authority figures as humans. And how can you blame them when for so long…
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“No Ma’am. This is Not a Fire Drill.”
One of my favorite trending TikTok sounds right now is the gal doing her make-up while saying “No Ma’am. We work in marketing. This is not a fire drill.” It really makes you think about what actually constitutes an “emergency.” Unless you are quite literally a first responder, you realize there are very few things…
Regina vs. Elle: Ownership and Gatekeeping
Remember being the new kid just about anywhere? You come in, often times very timid, and not only are you learning the actual rules to a location, but the unspoken ones as well. You’re trying to navigate the culture and not make too many mistakes of any kind – ones that could get you fired…
Trust Enough to Fail
I go to a very niche private gym where we all get an insane amount of joy from lifting heavy objects. I was watching one of my friends trying to hit what we call a “PR” (i.e. a personal record). Our trainer was spotting him, which was a good thing, because it didn’t go so…
Don’t Stay in Your Lane
Remember the last time you had to try something new? It was really hard not just because you were a beginner, but because you probably had never thought to identify yourself with that new skill/job/hobby/art form. As humans we love to categorize things to help sort information, but sometimes we categorize ourselves into a corner. “I’m not…
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