Happy May! This past month, I had the pleasure of talking to a group of executives about the power of perception . Perception is reality but it is not always the truth . One of the examples I use is an email exchange between people. Have you ever invited someone for an interview or sent an e-mail and received a response of "k thx," and though, "No thank you!" Have you ever read an email and reacted in this way: This month I simply want to remind you not to rush to judgement. Ask yourself if you have the full story. Ask yourself if perhaps your current emotional state may be contributing to your reaction. Too often we react without having gotten the bigger picture. Perhaps a clarifying contact, or even some time to reflect, will clear up confusion. Here are some reminders to help ensure that e-mails that you sent are received and perceived properly: Make sure the subject line reflects the content of the email. If your email takes the conversation in a di