Tag Archives: emotional intelligence

FMM 11 14 2025 Hot Chocolate and Heated Seats

“At his best, man is the noblest of all animals; separated from law and justice, he is the worst.” ~ Aristotle. When I was in my mid thirties (half a lifetime ago!), I was officially promoted from direct care nurse to administration.  In nursing, the most demanding, least rewarding position is that of ‘Nurse Manager’.  […]

FMM 6 15 18 Not puffed Up

“Whosoever diggeth a pit shall fall in it” ~ Robert Nesta Marley.  Two phrases puzzled me when first I moved to Jamaica.  School friends would offer to either ‘carry’ me home, or ‘follow’ me home.  Neither of those offers sounded very appealing to me.  We were kids, so they were not offering to give me […]