In life and in work, I tend to take the scenic route. For me, it’s not the destination, it’s the journey. It’s the reason I dislike people saying, “Ashley, I need you to tell me exactly what you need me to do. I don’t care about the why.” The “why” is the journey for me. … Continue reading Scenic Routes and Shortcuts
Being acknowledged feels good. Being agreed with feels even better, but even just the mere act of someone saying “hmm..let me think about that” to something you say is an indication they’re acknowledging that you have a voice and your voice is worthy. Acknowledgment is powerful, think about it: When someone leaves you on “read” … Continue reading The Power of Acknowledgment
In my experience, most work conflicts happen because all parties involved have not level-set definitions. Example: Your new manager tells you that he/she needs something by end of day tomorrow. You say “no problem” and you get it to him/her at 10 pm PT the next day. The end of your day. Later you find … Continue reading Unspoken Dictionaries
Another movie that I enjoy watching is The Truman Show. I know many people who enjoy it, and I think it speaks to our ego. We all have one. Thinking that everyone is watching you, and you’re obliviously unaware, is both thrilling and terrifying. There’s beauty in watching Truman begin to suspect that people are … Continue reading The Truman Show
I was talking to someone on Slack the other day, and I did something I never thought I’d do: use the edit button. It felt a little dirty, to be honest. It felt dirty because it wasn’t honest. I wasn’t perfect, but I was trying to put on an air of perfection. How could anyone … Continue reading Keeping Up With the Joneses
I’ve been fascinated by astronomy lately. I’ve also realized how little I remember about the solar system and outer space. My 5-year-old is teaching me a lot, since she’s learning about space. She reminded me that Pluto is no longer a planet. I have my thoughts around there not being PSAs when important objective truths … Continue reading Gravity
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