Category Archives: Reading

Beyond Bars

Posted on August 25, 2020 by msw blog

Have you ever read something that makes you pause and reflect, and sometimes gives you chills? Earlier this year I read about a program called  “Beyond These Bars.” The goal of this program is to provide inmates in solitary confinement … Continue reading →

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Accept my Sexuality

Posted on August 22, 2020 by msw blog

I came out as gay to my parents when I was 28. I’m living on my own, after serving in the military. My deeply conservative parents did not accept my sexuality well, calling me “disgusting” and “sinful.” They froze me … Continue reading →

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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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