Several years ago in San Diego, I found myself doing what so many of us do—I was venting to a friend about everything that was going wrong in my role as VP of the Northeast. She listened patiently for a good half hour, and then she said something that stopped me in my tracks: “Lynette, I hear what you don’t want… and I’m wondering—what is it that you do want?” I was stunned by her insight. Even more stunned […]

There are moments in life when everything feels busy and unclear at the same time. You may be active, responsible, and engaged, yet still feel unsettled beneath the surface. Decisions feel heavier than usual. Your energy feels scattered. You sense that something important wants your attention, but it hasn’t fully taken shape yet. In times like these, clarity rarely comes from pushing forward. It comes from pausing long enough to listen. Very often, what is […]