lucky week 13! i’m writing from monterey, california with tired eyes and a full belly [pretty typical for my work trips…]. anyway, last week went pretty well, i suppose, and i’ve been thinking a lot about what my challenge should be for this week. my former boss is with me on this trip, and every time I spend any length of time with her, i’m so impressed by her ability to confront people and provide them with objective constructive criticism without feeling awkward or uncomfortable. and she does it in a way that makes people feel like they don’t have to get defensive, which is not an easy feat. this is definitely not my forte, but i think it’s such a wonderful quality to have. and sooooooooo this will be what I work on this week: to be assertive, to not be afraid of confrontation or giving constructive criticism, and to give it in a way that is objective, non-accusatory, yet firm and to the point. to be honest, I may or may not have the opportunity to practice it this week, but I want to be mindful of it so that if any opportunity presents itself, I know my goals and the manner in which I want to conduct myself.
{here’s me in my hotel bed, thankful for a little break from our crazy days and a little peace and quiet.}
xoxo
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