Introduction to Effective Communication Effective communication is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether personal or professional. A heart-to-heart conversation is a powerful tool for building trust, understanding, and connection with others. It involves creating a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to express themselves freely, sharing their thoughts, feelings, and emotions without fear of […]

What kind of flower arrangement are you?  Sisters in Widowhood: Life Transition A while back I was reading an interview that Brigitte Macron, the French President’s wife, gave to a French magazine. In the article, she described herself as more than a “decorative vase of flowers.” And, of course, that is true. My immediate thought […]

Relationships are Important Relationships are connections. When we think of relationships, we think of our families, friends, co-workers, and partners. But in truth, relationships are much broader in scope. Case in point—the intimate alliance and bond I have with my MacBook Pro computer. This leads me to an important observation that relationships come in many […]

When talking about female friendships, it seems imperative to address why women bully other women. When I write about my husband, Sheldon Good, I typically mention he is my best friend. He’s also my best girlfriend. While it may sound strange to call my very masculine husband my best girlfriend, I think I am savvy […]

The best relationships always have a communication strategy. Day in and day out we negotiate. We even negotiate with ourselves. When you think about a woman’s life, negotiations of all types occur every single day. From a young age, we begin to learn the art of negotiation: the art of having discussions with the aim […]