by Yvette Erasmus | Jan 10, 2017 | Communication
In my consulting work, I often get the privilege of helping leaders and teams enhance their interpersonal and collaboration practices. Recently, I was observing a team of leaders I’ve been working with for a long time, negotiate a prickly subject during one of their... by Yvette Erasmus | Jan 3, 2017 | Communication
When I was 13, my younger sister and I came across a couple of neighbor boys throwing rocks at a bat lying injured on the ground.Outraged, my little sister flung herself at them and began pulling them away in order to protect the bat.I helped.Backing away, these boys... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 27, 2016 | Communication
I learned recently that airline pilots spend about 90% of flight time off-course. Using feedback from their on-board guidance system and from air traffic control, they constantly course correct for turbulence, winds and weather conditions.I find this very comforting,... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 19, 2016 | Communication
Often, I wake up around 4:00am, compelled to reevaluate my entire life and overhaul my entire personality.I awaken to a racing mind, a tense body, vivid images and long lists of all the things I wish were different in my life.This used to bother me. A lot.I’d... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 13, 2016 | Communication
Driving home from a beautiful Christmas concert in the snow storm last weekend, we passed multiple spin-outs on the roads. Given the icy conditions, I slowed way, way down on the freeway. My teenage daughter turned to me, “I think you need to go faster –... by Yvette Erasmus | Dec 6, 2016 | Communication
I’ve lived in the Twin Cities for almost 10 years (this time around) and this is the first year that I am the proud owner of a pair of decent, waterproof winter boots. Let it be noted, I wouldn’t have these boots if it wasn’t for a good friend who...