The Collapse of the Mink Jacket by Joan Gillman

This story is about a very special date Joan had in Chicago where she decides to wear a mink jacket (a family heirloom). The jacket falls apart before Joan ever arrives at the restaurant. It describes her attempts to fix it and her self-realizations. The point of the story is “heed your own heart.”  $2.99

Fear Takes Its Toll on Feedback by Laura V. Page

When Laura visits her friend who works at a daycare center, she notices the kids are being rushed through lunch. She learns the staff has given up trying to change the situation. This story hones in on the need for organizations to create receptive avenues for employee feedback and input. The point of the story is “promote a friendly path for feedback.”  $2.99

The Grapefruit Tree Lives On by Nancy Sprecher

In fourth grade, when asked what she hated, Nancy replied, “Grapefruit.” Given the task of finding something good about it, she decided planted a grapefruit seed. It eventually grew into a ten-foot tall tree, but not without numerous trials and tribulations. This story is about looking for the good in situations rather than focusing on the negative. With this attitude, it becomes easier to persevere through difficulties. The point of the story is “promote the positive.”  $2.99

The Price We Pay to Get Results by Robert McIlree

In order to solve a problem, we often need information or resources from others. Yet, for a variety of reasons, these individuals may not be fully cooperative. Bob’s story highlights why it is important to be vocal, creative, and persistent about getting what you need to do your job. The point of the story is “assert yourself.”  $2.99

Trekking in Thailand by Nancy Sprecher

Sometimes we are presented with situations where there is only one possible course of action. The challenge is that it may not match well with our current skills and abilities, yet we need to embrace it and move forward. This story explores how Nancy successfully got through a situation like this by altering her self-talk and behavior based on learnings from the past. The point of the story is “go deep to go forward.”  $2.99