Posted on March 11th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Literally.
Yesterday I had to walk through a revolving door to get into the airport.
It was a big revolving door.
Only two sections.
Each could hold several people at one time.
I rolled into my section.
As a team we moved forward.
All focused on making our flights.
And the door stopped.
We shuffled our feet.
There was an UGH or two.
And then [...]
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Posted on March 8th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Leave me alone.
Yesterday I flew home from Tampa.
Got settled in the plane.
Man next to me started the social chat.
I shared I do leadership development.
He started to talk about himself…
His job.
A woman he knows who does what I do.
And about Oscar night.
He launched into a description of his favorite movie.
I gave all the clues that [...]
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Posted on March 4th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
I won!
Last night I was comfy in my chair.
Good book in hand.
Adoring dog snoring near by.
All was well.
Until I heard the scuffling noise…
Scratch, scratch, shuffle, scratch.
Some critter was invading my house.
No way was he going to stay.
I knew exactly what to do.
I ran for the kitchen.
Grabbed the oil of peppermint.
And doused a few pieces [...]
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Posted on February 24th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Inbox treasures.
The second and third email bugged me.
Same basic content.
Same call to action.
Same lack of interest from me.
Here’s the third email “John” sent me.
I hope you’ll forgive the intrusion, but I wanted to confirm you’d received my previous message. My company, XYZ, helps other companies turn paper documents into digital data to lower costs [...]
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Posted on February 16th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Is alive and well.
Yesterday I flew from Detroit to LA.
Five hours cooped up.
With two big talkers in front of me.
They talked nonstop.
Usually I can ignore those folks.
However forgot my ear plugs.
So was forced to listen.
And listen and listen.
I learned many things…
Their boss is an idiot.
John is stealing from the company.
Their call center needs to [...]
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Posted on February 12th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
What do you think?
I’m still not sure how to be…
Ticked off?
Laughing my head off?
Sick to my stomach?
On Tuesday afternoon, I got the munchies.
We have a “Cynthia space” in our cupboard.
I keep healthy snacks there.
That won’t give me a sugar crash.
I noticed some new cookies.
James had gone shopping while I was gone.
They looked good.
And were in [...]
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Posted on February 8th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Who knew?
I spent an extra night in Westchester, NY thanks to the blizzard.
In a nice area.
Next to big shopping.
An okay place to be stuck.
Surrounded by chain restaurants.
Morton’s
Outback
Cheesecake Factory and more!
I could have been in any major city.
Fine.
But not as fun.
As finding the local flavor.
I asked the bellhop for help.
At first he tried to send [...]
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Posted on February 5th, 2010 by Cynthia D'Amour
Mine!
I’m a little bit of an over-achiever.
(Anyone surprised?)
I like to do things well.
And manage my variables.
Today I have to fly to White Plains, NY.
In a prop plane.
With a layover in Philadelphia.
Arriving in NY around 2:30 PM.
Yesterday the impending East coast blizzard started stressing me out.
Would I beat it to Philly?
What if I can’t get [...]
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