Comments for Beverly Ryle http://www.beverlyryle.com Winning Strategies for Finding and Creating Work Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:56:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Black Hole by Gail McMeekin http://www.beverlyryle.com/black-hole/comment-page-1#comment-298 Gail McMeekin Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:56:59 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3474#comment-298 Thank you, Bev, for writing about this topic. Our politicians are doing such a disservice to the psychology of everyone trying to make a living and express their creative gifts. We have had a workplace revolution and they seemed to have missed the event and the need for innovative policies and support for free agent nation. I will be sharing this article. Happy 2012. Thank you, Bev, for writing about this topic. Our politicians are doing such a disservice to the psychology of everyone trying to make a living and express their creative gifts. We have had a workplace revolution and they seemed to have missed the event and the need for innovative policies and support for free agent nation. I will be sharing this article. Happy 2012.

]]> Comment on Black Hole by Thea Jarvis http://www.beverlyryle.com/black-hole/comment-page-1#comment-292 Thea Jarvis Sun, 15 Jan 2012 13:53:19 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3474#comment-292 Your point about politicians affirming self-employment is so true. Sadly, they are stuck in a mindset that doesn't fit the current economic picture. Thanks for encouraging us all to be free agents, advocating for ourselves and discovering the work we're supposed to be doing! Your point about politicians affirming self-employment is so true. Sadly, they are stuck in a mindset that doesn’t fit the current economic picture. Thanks for encouraging us all to be free agents, advocating for ourselves and discovering the work we’re supposed to be doing!

]]> Comment on Black Hole by Hilary http://www.beverlyryle.com/black-hole/comment-page-1#comment-291 Hilary Sun, 15 Jan 2012 05:34:49 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3474#comment-291 Your point about political rhetoric vs. what is needed to support our real economy is thought provoking. How about a letter to the editor on this point, Bev? Of course the policy issue of mobile health insurance deserves a spotlight on its own ... Your point about political rhetoric vs. what is needed to support our real economy is thought provoking. How about a letter to the editor on this point, Bev? Of course the policy issue of mobile health insurance deserves a spotlight on its own …

]]> Comment on Black Hole by Susan S. Cook http://www.beverlyryle.com/black-hole/comment-page-1#comment-290 Susan S. Cook Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:05:38 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3474#comment-290 Amen, sister! I was struck by your comments about the political lack of policy support around entrepreneurialism and attendant issues of healthcare and the use of old language from an obsolete workplace. No wonder it's a struggle for workers such as your client to navigate through the new way to work. It's as though our politicians are making them push a ship through quicksand! Amen, sister! I was struck by your comments about the political lack of policy support around entrepreneurialism and attendant issues of healthcare and the use of old language from an obsolete workplace. No wonder it’s a struggle for workers such as your client to navigate through the new way to work. It’s as though our politicians are making them push a ship through quicksand!

]]> Comment on Drop the Shock and Awe by Lyn Kearsley http://www.beverlyryle.com/drop-the-shock-and-awe/comment-page-1#comment-289 Lyn Kearsley Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:00:06 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3468#comment-289 Hello I have been searching for two days hoping to find a forum where I can talk about the very overt ageist behaviour that I am currently trying to manage. All I really wanted was to explore optimal, non offensive responses to this behaviour towards me. So far, I have been unable to find this type of resource. What is really interesting is that, for all the years I worked in family violence prevention, we produced a mountain of resources for the abused and their families. It would seem that struggling with ageist attitudes is not so high on the social agenda. There also appears to be a focus on ageism in the workplace rather than out there in social arena. I am a highly educated, resourceful person with an excellent working knowledge of current issues and technology. Yet, on a daily basis, I am treated like a five year old. It is not easy to respond in a mature and kind manner. Thankyou for your writings. I will try to track down your works in the local library. Many Regards Lyn Kearsley Hello
I have been searching for two days hoping to find a forum where I can talk about the very overt ageist behaviour that I am currently trying to manage. All I really wanted was to explore optimal, non offensive responses to this behaviour towards me. So far, I have been unable to find this type of resource. What is really interesting is that, for all the years I worked in family violence prevention, we produced a mountain of resources for the abused and their families. It would seem that struggling with ageist attitudes is not so high on the social agenda. There also appears to be a focus on ageism in the workplace rather than out there in social arena.
I am a highly educated, resourceful person with an excellent working knowledge of current issues and technology. Yet, on a daily basis, I am treated like a five year old.
It is not easy to respond in a mature and kind manner.
Thankyou for your writings. I will try to track down your works in the local library.
Many Regards
Lyn Kearsley

]]> Comment on Court Street Thrift Boutique by Joan Rubin-Deutsch http://www.beverlyryle.com/court-street-thrift-boutique/comment-page-1#comment-285 Joan Rubin-Deutsch Fri, 09 Dec 2011 22:53:58 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3471#comment-285 I was touched by your article, how you related the historical struggle of the Pilgrims for survival to the struggle that survivors of domestic violence experience. I have done a great deal of work around domestic violence and it is a topic that must be continually brought to public attention, especially in this difficult economic environment. Domestic violence incidents increase as people are stressed and fearful about their livelihood. I also appreciated your reminding your readers that they can empower themselves and create life opportunities by asking for help and believing that there is something more that they can reach for. This is what I teach the abused women I work with. Enjoy the holidays Beverly. I was touched by your article, how you related the historical struggle of the Pilgrims for survival to the struggle that survivors of domestic violence experience. I have done a great deal of work around domestic violence and it is a topic that must be continually brought to public attention, especially in this difficult economic environment. Domestic violence incidents increase as people are stressed and fearful about their livelihood. I also appreciated your reminding your readers that they can empower themselves and create life opportunities by asking for help and believing that there is something more that they can reach for. This is what I teach the abused women I work with. Enjoy the holidays Beverly.

]]> Comment on Court Street Thrift Boutique by Barbara http://www.beverlyryle.com/court-street-thrift-boutique/comment-page-1#comment-284 Barbara Fri, 09 Dec 2011 19:07:28 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3471#comment-284 Excellent melding of old and new, a gentle reminder of how we should not oversimplify or modify like lemurs. It is up to individual families to preserve tradition and not be overrun with football, food and discount deals at the mall. Love "thrift" stores - now the vogue. In Sitka, AK, there is a cram-jammed, second-hand haven of leftbehinds of those who changed their minds about living in Alaska. Each item is priced low, causing a revolving door effect, so much so that many charities are funded. Thrift is synonymous with recycle. Your newsletter is also a reminder of how things have not changed, people still borrowing without asking, taking advantage of those less fortunate .. but, out of that comes a community with strong leaders. Wishing you the best in 2012. Excellent melding of old and new, a gentle reminder of how we should not oversimplify or modify like lemurs. It is up to individual families to preserve tradition and not be overrun with football, food and discount deals at the mall. Love “thrift” stores – now the vogue. In Sitka, AK, there is a cram-jammed, second-hand haven of leftbehinds of those who changed their minds about living in Alaska. Each item is priced low, causing a revolving door effect, so much so that many charities are funded. Thrift is synonymous with recycle. Your newsletter is also a reminder of how things have not changed, people still borrowing without asking, taking advantage of those less fortunate .. but, out of that comes a community with strong leaders. Wishing you the best in 2012.

]]> Comment on Court Street Thrift Boutique by Andi Genser http://www.beverlyryle.com/court-street-thrift-boutique/comment-page-1#comment-283 Andi Genser Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:02:23 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3471#comment-283 Really nice column, Bev. I like the way you are able to make connections between our world now and that of hundreds of years ago. And how you make everything you do relevant, as well. It is certainly amazing how many ways our business community and our non-profit community work together as one--supported by the community. Your column points that out beautifully. Have a great holiday and a wonderful New Year. Andi Really nice column, Bev. I like the way you are able to make connections between our world now and that of hundreds of years ago. And how you make everything you do relevant, as well. It is certainly amazing how many ways our business community and our non-profit community work together as one–supported by the community. Your column points that out beautifully. Have a great holiday and a wonderful New Year. Andi

]]> Comment on Court Street Thrift Boutique by Anne Ashley http://www.beverlyryle.com/court-street-thrift-boutique/comment-page-1#comment-282 Anne Ashley Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:17:32 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3471#comment-282 This thanksgiving, I enjoyed part of the PBS show highlighting the struggle or plan the Pilgrims had to get to Plymouth. First they left England and were sheltered in the Netherlands. Will have to get back to the beginnings at some future date. This summer I enjoyed the view from the top of Corn Hill in Truro, saddened by the tale my friend's father shared. The Indians were aghast ~ how could you steal our corn?!! In surviving, it behooves us all to smile, help and remember to keep our own spirit constant while looking forward to new plans and adventures. Back to planning and new heights of creating. Happy Holidays, Beverly This thanksgiving, I enjoyed part of the PBS show highlighting the struggle or plan the Pilgrims had to get to Plymouth. First they left England and were sheltered in the Netherlands. Will have to get back to the beginnings at some future date.
This summer I enjoyed the view from the top of Corn Hill in Truro, saddened by the tale my friend’s father shared. The Indians were aghast ~ how could you steal our corn?!!
In surviving, it behooves us all to smile, help and remember to keep our own spirit constant while looking forward to new plans and adventures. Back to planning and new heights of creating. Happy Holidays, Beverly

]]> Comment on Drop the Shock and Awe by Karen Borre http://www.beverlyryle.com/drop-the-shock-and-awe/comment-page-1#comment-265 Karen Borre Sat, 12 Nov 2011 02:58:17 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3468#comment-265 Hi Beverly, I was in the class with Joan Goldsmith when you were her assistant...which goes back aways. I've always enjoyed your newsletters and your book. A book for you that you might find helpful is "How to Reduce Workplace Conflict & Stress" by Anna Maravelas. She has done some work around the brain and flooding to not get hooked, in your language, to "shock & awe" I have worked with her for about 20 years and now do some of her business development in my "spare time". Students like her model for its simplicity to be able to use it in the workplace with their peers. Enjoy. Karen Borre Hi Beverly,
I was in the class with Joan Goldsmith when you were her assistant…which goes back aways. I’ve always enjoyed your newsletters and your book.

A book for you that you might find helpful is “How to Reduce Workplace Conflict & Stress” by Anna Maravelas. She has done some work around the brain and flooding to not get hooked, in your language, to “shock & awe” I have worked with her for about 20 years and now do some of her business development in my “spare time”. Students like her model for its simplicity to be able to use it in the workplace with their peers. Enjoy. Karen Borre

]]> Comment on Drop the Shock and Awe by Stan Shattuck http://www.beverlyryle.com/drop-the-shock-and-awe/comment-page-1#comment-264 Stan Shattuck Fri, 11 Nov 2011 23:13:02 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3468#comment-264 Nothing in my experience is more dysfunctional than coming into an acquired company where many of the "old" employees have hung on to see what happens. People are many times defensive about change and hold onto to past. I have met endless people who talk constantly about the way business was done he last 40 years even though the whole business model has changed. They just seem to be afraid, especially in this economy. To fit my new position I try to fall between defending and compromising my views and considering the audience. Nothing in my experience is more dysfunctional than coming into an acquired company where many of the “old” employees have hung on to see what happens. People are many times defensive about change and hold onto to past.
I have met endless people who talk constantly about the way business was done he last 40 years even though the whole business model has changed. They just seem to be afraid, especially in this economy. To fit my new position I try to fall between defending and compromising my views and considering the audience.

]]> Comment on Drop the Shock and Awe by josephine shields http://www.beverlyryle.com/drop-the-shock-and-awe/comment-page-1#comment-263 josephine shields Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:24:49 +0000 http://www.beverlyryle.com/?p=3468#comment-263 Yes, yes. It has been hard at times, but I have tried to adopt this tactic with the three boys that I interact with during the day. (I am a household manager with a bit of 'nannying' thrown in) When one or all of the boys acts up, and I do not react with 'shock and awe', I find that I can communicate more clearly with them. I am precise and they listen better and the bad behaviour dissipates leaving behind no hurt feelings. And I feel much better about my self and my actions. Yes, yes.
It has been hard at times, but I have tried to adopt this tactic with the three boys that I interact with during the day. (I am a household manager with a bit of ‘nannying’ thrown in) When one or all of the boys acts up, and I do not react with ‘shock and awe’, I find that I can communicate more clearly with them. I am precise and they listen better and the bad behaviour dissipates leaving behind no hurt feelings. And I feel much better about my self and my actions.

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