Archive - Diane Darling's Random Thoughts

Mid-Year Check-In

Can you believe it?

Jul 1 •

April 2025

Small Talk at Holidays

This time of year, many of us gather around tables that aren’t our own—we are invited into someone else’s home, their traditions, their way of doing…

Apr 17 •

March 2025

Great Leaders Know How to Deal with Difficult People

Being a great leader isn’t just about making decisions and setting goals—it’s about working with all kinds of people, including the difficult ones.

Mar 12 •

February 2025

7 Networking Mistakes You Didn’t Realize You Were Making

We all know networking is important, but what if you’re making small mistakes that are holding you back—without even realizing it? Here are seven common…

Feb 11 •

December 2024

Life Lessons from a Broken Ankle and a Kitten Named Pumpkin

Sometimes, life slows you down to remind you what really matters.

Dec 18, 2024 •

November 2024

From Small Talk to Smart Talk

Having Purposeful Conversations is a Form of Art

Nov 1, 2024 •

September 2024

How Practice Gets You an Olympic Medal

(Or At Least Close Enough!)

Sep 16, 2024 •

July 2024

The Day I Hit Dr. Ruth

I got up from my chair after the talk ended, reached to get my purse, and slung it over my shoulder.

Jul 22, 2024 •

June 2024

Conquering Last-Minute Syndrome

Are you familiar with the "Last Minute Syndrome"?

Jun 18, 2024 •

April 2024

Changing How We Respond to Stress

April marks National Stress Awareness Month.

Apr 8, 2024 •

February 2024

Leap Year Can Mean Jumping into the Unknown!

Can you believe we're saying hello to Leap Day again?

Feb 29, 2024 •

December 2023

Top Tools for Business Efficiency

What many people don’t know about me is that I’m nerdy.

Dec 21, 2023 •

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