Category Archives: Reading

Shine Through at Your Review

Posted on August 16, 2020 by msw blog

I’ve just been asked to write a draft of my performance review, to which my boss will add her thoughts. I’m having trouble because I don’t want to brag, but I don’t want to sell myself short either. –  Not … Continue reading →

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Judgmental Employees

Posted on August 8, 2020 by msw blog

Q: As a manager, I always strive to maintain a professional demeanor in discussions with employees. But when critical and judgmental people try to twist the meaning of my words, I tend to freeze and shut down. This ends the … Continue reading →

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Talking Bananas

Posted on July 28, 2020 by msw blog

Going through my purging basket, the photo of the bananas caught my eye as they “spoke” kind words such as “Be kind” “Smile” and a plethora of other positive sayings. I settled into my seat to learn just who this … Continue reading →

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Why Would Anyone Rent to Own?

Posted on July 22, 2020 by msw blog

The title of the article caught my eye Why Would Anyone Rent to Own? My quick witted smart ass answer was “So poor people can stay poor and impoverished, and because we now live in an instant society where individuals … Continue reading →

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The Elderly

Posted on July 21, 2020 by msw blog

The title of the article “Don’t Patronize Older Adults by Calling Them ‘the Elderly’” annoyed me. As a woman of color, I was raised to call my elders “sir” or “ma’am”; and, yes, I have referred to a group of … Continue reading →

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