by maren | Aug 3, 2026 | Business, Emotional Intelligence, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
I didn’t plant anything. I stood in my garden this morning, staring at the bare patch where I’d just harvested the garlic, and for the first time in years, I hesitated. A second crop of beans? Cucumbers? Some late annuals for the bees? I had a dozen good options...
by maren | Jul 6, 2026 | Business, Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development, Transitions - Beyond Achievement
What is your drug of choice? Achievement, busyness, the next deal, the next PR? You might be thinking – those aren’t drugs or avoidance tactics, they’re virtues – Right? It depends. One of the most normalized things in our culture right now is numbing...
by maren | Mar 18, 2026 | Emotional Intelligence, Leadership Development, Mindset, Skill Development
Last Tuesday, I sat down to write a challenging email. I suddenly noticed that I hadn’t watered the plant across the room recently. Forty-five minutes later, I was still puttering around my house making sure all my plants were happy. Yes, I have a lot of plants (just...
