“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” ~Michael Jordan
About Maryanne Pope
Throwing in the Towel (Not)
Do not throw in the towel. Use it for wiping the sweat off your face. — Otto Graham
Do not throw in the towel. Use it for wiping the sweat off your face. — Otto Graham
Correcting Bad Behavior on Planes
What we learn with pleasure we never forget. – Alfred Mercier
What we learn with pleasure we never forget. – Alfred Mercier
Being Alone vs Being Lonely
Why being around others may do more harm than good after the loss of a loved one.
Why being around others may do more harm than good after the loss of a loved one.
Our Gold Medal Moments
What is YOUR next Gold Medal Moment?
What is YOUR next Gold Medal Moment?
Grief at Work
Supporting a colleague who has recently experienced a significant loss.
Supporting a colleague who has recently experienced a significant loss.
Hone Your Skills (or Wear Sunglasses) If You Are Going to People-Watch
“You can observe a lot by just watching.”– Yogi Berra
“You can observe a lot by just watching.”– Yogi Berra
Squash Anyone? Life Lessons from the Court
The best teachers are far more concerned with making you a better player than making you feel better about your game.
The best teachers are far more concerned with making you a better player than making you feel better about your game.
Dealing with a Line of Duty Death – A Police Officer’s Perspective
"John wasn’t only one of my guys. I wasn’t just his supervisor. He was also a good friend."
“John wasn’t only one of my guys. I wasn’t just his supervisor. He was also a good friend.”
Overwhelmed? Try Asking Yourself This Powerful Question
Just three little words can make a world of difference.
Just three little words can make a world of difference.
When You REALLY Want Something
I am a big believer in the importance of achieving our dreams…
I am a big believer in the importance of achieving our dreams…
When Trauma Hits – Get Off the Road
When we are at our most vulnerable---in baby-chick mode---what we need is someone to gently take us out of the path of further harm.
When we are at our most vulnerable—in baby-chick mode—what we need is someone to gently take us out of the path of further harm.
Putting It Off…What Is Your Procrastination Telling You?
One way to tell if we are procrastinating on a task is to ask ourselves: what is the feeling I get when I think about it?
One way to tell if we are procrastinating on a task is to ask ourselves: what is the feeling I get when I think about it?
Trigger Not-So-Happy
How to cope when an emotional trigger sends us into red alert.
How to cope when an emotional trigger sends us into red alert.
Power Play
Sometimes we can’t truly accept one door has closed until we notice another has opened.
Sometimes we can’t truly accept one door has closed until we notice another has opened.
Sweet Solitude
Why time alone is so important.
Why time alone is so important.