Feedback
[The feedback definition in this scenario is to provide information regarding a person's reaction to their words or actions to improve...
Jerry Clark
Apr 26, 20232 min read
Who Am I?
Who am I in your presence? Often, I am in the presence of another and find myself frustrated or not feeling good about myself when I am...
Jerry Clark
Apr 19, 20232 min read
Just Breathe
There is a song that goes, "I'm in a hurry to get things done, oooh I rush and rush until life's no fun..." ending with "I'm in a hurry...
Jerry Clark
Apr 12, 20232 min read
Choices
I am where I am because of the choices I've made. Yes, this is a bold statement, but it's true. Think about it, how often do we use the...
Jerry Clark
Apr 5, 20232 min read
WHHAAAAT?!
Blind spots are like a Mack truck that drives through your life, revealing your weak spots, limitations and humbling your reactions. I...
Jerry Clark
Mar 29, 20231 min read
A Window of Time.
Ralph wakes up on Saturday morning and makes coffee. Robin joins him a few minutes later. She sees a glass in the sink and says, "You...
Jerry Clark
Mar 22, 20232 min read
Secrets
Secrets are about doing or saying things that would hurt the ones close to us and cause trust to erode. Some relationships begin with...
Jerry Clark
Mar 15, 20232 min read
Can You Hear Me?
I had the delightful opportunity of attending a three-day conference this past week. I heard about 15 different speakers talk about...
Jerry Clark
Mar 8, 20233 min read
When It Rains
Oh no, my alarm didn’t want to get up this morning! I jump out of bed, still tired and blurry-eyed, and start walking to the shower....
Jerry Clark
Mar 1, 20232 min read
Likable or Unlikable
Two supervisors were talking about their employees during their lunch break. They were given the task of ranking their employees in order...
Jerry Clark
Feb 22, 20232 min read
Worry the Time Thief
Worry is on a continuum from mild to chronic and everywhere in between. Worry is that ‘silent thief’ that steals our time and our energy....
Jerry Clark
Feb 15, 20233 min read
How or why?
I know I need to do these things. Why can't I do what I say I want to do? What is getting in the way? I know it would be good for me, but...
Jerry Clark
Feb 8, 20233 min read
I'm Right
Once again Robin and Ralph find themselves struggling in their relationship. It appears every time there's a discussion, Ralph is in the...
Jerry Clark
Feb 1, 20232 min read
Toxic Shame
Shame is a deadly feeling or emotion that cripples interpersonal and external relationships. Shame highlights the weak points within. It...
Jerry Clark
Jan 25, 20233 min read
Complaints can be compliments in disguise.
Robin and Ralph had been married for some time. This evening Robin meets him at the door with, “Why didn't you call? Why didn't you let...
Jerry Clark
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Giving Out
Too many times, I hear the words, “I have given until I can give no more. My relationship has evolved into a one-way street. I can no...
Jerry Clark
Jan 4, 20232 min read
Authority of Gratitude
I get the opportunity to work with wonderful people. Many have blind spots chipping away at their future success and happiness. Blind...
Jerry Clark
Dec 28, 20222 min read
Gently Curious Questions...
Continuing our conversation from the post on Monday, “Safe Listening,” combined with gently curious questions softly probe thoughts and...
Jerry Clark
Dec 21, 20223 min read
Legacy
I was listening to a friend talking about legacy and what he wanted to leave behind when he is gone. He was wanting to make a difference...
Jerry Clark
Dec 14, 20223 min read
Carpenter
Dave and George were brothers and had adjoining properties for many years. These properties were adorned with beautiful trees, lush...
Jerry Clark
Dec 7, 20223 min read