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What to Say to a Grieving Person: The Power of 'Pebbling'
Last week, Adam Grant shared this post about pebbling. And I thought, wait, that is what I advise people on what to say to a grieving...
Jun 30, 20241 min read


9 Reasons Your Employee Won't Accept Help
Your employee just told you their partner just died. Or the reason they were not at work for the last three weeks was because of...
Feb 20, 20236 min read


You are not a bad manager for thinking this!
As my husband passed out, he vomited, and the pizza sauce from our dinner earlier was on the rug. My first thought? "Oh no! Now I'll...
Jan 15, 20213 min read


The Three Basic Rules for Supporting Your Friend with Cancer
Master these basic rules and creative and unique ways to support your friend with cancer will flow! Rule #1 It's not about you. Keep your...
Jan 4, 20212 min read


The Second Most Perfect Gift for Your Employee with Cancer
One of my college-age sons wants to transfer schools. As a mother, my instinct is to get in there and … taking over! I want to search for...
Nov 4, 20204 min read


Is Your Employee with Cancer An Integrator Or A Segmentor? What to Know BEFORE You Help
You want to go beyond paperwork to support your employee with cancer, but what do you do? First, learn what not to say, and second, know...
Oct 20, 20203 min read


Day 2 Opioid Death
Her son's death, my rage.
May 15, 20202 min read


He has what? How to Write a Well-Crafted Message When a Leader has Cancer.
This guy has cancer. On December 22, Joe Biden's press secretary, TJ Ducklo announced that he has metastatic lung cancer. (Metastatic...
Jan 11, 20202 min read


Be Your Friend with Cancer's Super-Hero-Fairy-Godmother
“Hi," she said. "I’m at the grocery store. Open up your fridge and cabinets right now and tell me what five things you are almost out of. ...
Oct 8, 20191 min read


Cancer and Birthdays: Yes, You Can Do Both
For the first time in 16 years, I celebrated my birthday in Connecticut, where I grew up. Being with a few high school friends, my...
Sep 14, 20193 min read


5 Fun Texts to Send to Your Friend with Cancer
A person with cancer needs your continuous support and frankly, you need to give it to them for the sake of your soul! Sometimes a text...
Jun 15, 20171 min read


Don't say "If you need anything, let me know."
I know, you’ve said it. I’ve said it, too. But the truth is, this is the least helpful thing you can say, EVER, even if you really do...
Apr 26, 20172 min read


How to say good-bye to someone you love
My stepfather, Bill, died last month. During Christmas, I took my daughter and youngest son to see him so we could say good-bye. This...
Mar 19, 20174 min read
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