Working around the Praise Paradox
In an effort to utilize more positive reinforcement as a parent, I'll compliment my child when I notice healthy behaviors. Unfortunately,...
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Ariana Friedlander
Aug 2, 20234 min read
You may feel uncomfortable and here's why that's a good thing
It had been five years since I've gone swimming in the ocean. When I went to the beach with my family for vacation this summer I forgot...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jul 19, 20233 min read
The way we respond changes everything
A few months after I hired our new Executive Director, she called me, her tone somber. "I made a mistake," she admitted as she proceeded...
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Ariana Friedlander
May 17, 20232 min read
The never-ending experiment
I recently met with a client that was feeling stuck...again. We worked together last year, which resulted in improved trust and...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jan 27, 20223 min read
Alison Daley, The story of a misfit who promoted herself
Alison Daley calls herself "the accidental recruiter." She spent ten years working in the industry but "never really grown in any of my...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jan 13, 20223 min read
Opening the Jar
It happened again. Despite my many attempts, I couldn't get the lid off the jar. So I asked my husband to help. He pops the jar open in...
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Ariana Friedlander
Oct 26, 20213 min read
You're not pathetic, you're growing
Much to my surprise, I had been given an awesome opportunity at 5:30 pm and I had 24 hours to decide if I was going to say yes! It...
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Ariana Friedlander
Oct 7, 20212 min read
Siya Vansia: Growth Mindset, Imposter Syndrome & Innovation
Siya Vansia took a job as an administrative assistant at a bank after graduating college because she wanted something that looked good on...
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Ariana Friedlander
Aug 26, 20213 min read
The beautiful thing about technology
The beautiful thing about technology is that I can publish my writing while I'm on vacation without even touching a computer or...
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Ariana Friedlander
Jul 27, 20215 min read
The Beauty in "Oh No!" moments
A few years ago, I was bustling about my kitchen, putting clean dishes away while deep in thought. We have a sneaky cabinet that's tucked...
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Ariana Friedlander
Mar 30, 20213 min read
You have the power to choose how you respond when someone strikes a nerve
As a child, I loved watching inside the piano while my mother played. It was like witnessing magic. Each time she pressed down a key, a...
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