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I experience conflict on a very regular basis, most of it through the decisions I am asked to make at work, but often through the differences in communication with those I work with, care for, and love. Today I took time to sit down and write out the evolution of my ability to say sorry... something that was and is still extremely challenging for me in hopes of gently nudging you in a different direction if you too learned to fight unfair... and/or to celebrate the ways we can get off the hamster wheel and find more meaningful ways to connect.

Stages of Sorry:

1. Well... this person did x, y, z...
2. Sorry BUT I'm upset too...
3. Sorry IF your feelings were hurt...
4. I'm sorry.
5. I'm sorry, that wasn't my intention...
6. I'm sorry... I need a minute to calm down...
7. I'm sorry... I see how what I said has made you angry, sad, disappointed, etc...
8. I'm sorry. I feel myself getting defensive... and I want you to feel comfortable in sharing what you have to say because that's the only way we're going to learn how to work together more effectively.

Did I miss any? Feel free to use the text the show option above to share you questions, comments, and requests. Or, you can always write to me at lincoln.m.mccormick@gmail.com.

Until we meet again <3

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Just over a week ago, I turned 40! In the west, woman are sometimes made to feel like we are over the hill or used up by now... but I'm feeling quite the opposite. 40 has felt refreshing, and today, I spend my time answering 10 reflective and profound questions about the first 40 years of my life and what I've learned. I hope all of you can join me on this journey, and reflect on your own answers in hopes of digging more into who you really are instead of "what should I be doing now".

Questions:

1. What have I learned about myself that surprised me over these decades?
2. What old fears or insecurities have I outgrown, and which ones still need attention?
3. When do I feel most alive and in alignment with my authentic self?
4. How has my definition of success evolved since my 20s and 30s?
5. What dreams or aspirations did I set aside that might be worth revisiting
6. What relationships have shaped me most profoundly, and how have I shaped others?
7. What do I want the second half of my life to feel like, rather than just look like
8. What wisdom would I share with my younger self, and what might that reveal about what I still need to learn?
9. How do I want to channel my accumulated experience and capabilities in ways that feel meaningful?
10. What parts of myself am I finally ready to accept or embrace?

Until we meet again <3

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Hey Friends... Thankful to be back for another season of Uncomfortable Friend. Each year since Lincoln died, I've started looking at a word of the year instead of a resolution. For me, 2025 will be about Joy. We can certainly use more of it, AND I believe we will be facing more dark times ahead as we and the world decide how we truly want to be. For this journey, we're going to need some joy. I look forward to sharing more wisdom with you all, talking through my challenges and decisions, and sharing more from some amazing guests to help us all figure out to to keep putting one foot in front of the other toward a better tomorrow.

If you'd like to be a guest on my show, please feel free to use the text the show option at the top of this description. Be sure to include your name, email and/or phone number as they are delivered anonymously. You can always email Lincoln at lincoln.m.mccormick@gmail.com, and share your thoughts and questions if you feel more comfortable doing so.

Resources:

• Lead with Quiet Confidence Program w/ Jennifer Marcou
• 4 Ways to Access Joy Anytime - WDYKTBT Podcast hosted by Roger Kastner w/ Anna Hall

Looking forward to sharing this next year with you all. I wish you much peace, love, and joy in 2025.

Until we meet again <3