Reader Mailbag: Enabling the Greater Good

Dearest Readers, Last year I wrote about some of the unintended CONSEQUENCES of Togetherness trainings – when people take the message too far or use it for the wrong purpose. But I realized I never really addressed the flipside . . . What about the unforeseen BENEFITS...

My 2017 Togetherness Goal: Stay Focused

Happy 2017, my dear readers. My break was truly relaxing. . . it started with this and then I got a cold and tried this (it worked!) and I wrapped things up containing the pieces and hosting this.  But that is not why you joined me today. . . You want to talk...
How to Start Your Own Training Business – or Not!

How to Start Your Own Training Business – or Not!

At least once a week, I receive a question from someone who wants to start their own training or professional development practice. While I love, love, love chatting with people about achieving their dreams, I feel wholly unqualified to help anyone start a business....
From Teacher to TOGETHER Teacher

From Teacher to TOGETHER Teacher

The how-not-to-start-a-business post turned out to be very popular, and I am now fielding lots of questions like, “How did you go from being a teacher to leading PD for teachers and leaders?” The headline answer: by accident and also very carefully. Let me first be...
Thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Ideas

Thoughtful Teacher Appreciation Ideas

Though 2016’s Teacher Appreciation Week has been emblazoned on my calendar since, well, one year ago, it still crept up on me all too quickly amidst the book release and other things. Fortunately, my kids and I got our acts together last Sunday and created these gift...
Stop the Avoidance: Don’t Let IT Become a Psychic Mountain

Stop the Avoidance: Don’t Let IT Become a Psychic Mountain

Welcome back from Thanksgiving break. After confessing to my husband that it was me who ate half the apple pie, I figure it is time to come clean about one of my professional tendencies. If Tony can be so honest, I should also follow suit. . . I’ve faced some serious...