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...
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Feb 20, 20236 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...
Jan 15, 20213 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 4, 20212 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...
Nov 4, 20204 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...
Oct 20, 20203 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...
May 15, 20202 min read
Day 2 Opioid Death
Her son's death, my rage.
Jan 11, 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...
Oct 7, 20191 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. ...
Sep 14, 20193 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...
Jun 15, 20171 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...
Apr 26, 20172 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...
Mar 19, 20174 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...
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