Here we are at the end of the year entering Christmas holidays and as in most years there seems to be a lot more stress in my life than normal. I guess I can understand why. We have extra things on our plate like buying gifts, putting up trees and outdoor lights, baking, cooking and attending … Continue reading The Best Holiday Gift For Your Team Mates
Why You Shouldn’t Do Anything You Don’t Want To
My wife Kendra is now within six months of retiring from a job she has done for 34 and a half years. Work hasn’t ever been a passion for her. She has epitomized the expression “you take your skills to work and save your life’s passions for home”. She is much more driven by creating beauty in … Continue reading Why You Shouldn’t Do Anything You Don’t Want To
5 Ideas For Getting Through Tough Times
Last week was not a good week for me. It started out great as we had our company holiday party out in the mountains. It was a fun time connecting with everyone and soaking up the vibes from a great company culture. But perhaps too much fun as Tuesday I got sick.
The Art of Listening While Speaking
Over my career I have occasionally encountered people who have a fear of public speaking. For those that are affected, it seems as though this is closer to a phobia than it is to a dislike. It is powerful for them. Yet I have seen people overcome it to the extent you cannot tell that … Continue reading The Art of Listening While Speaking
Reflecting on Rewards: Ego or Essential?
I love photography. I love finding the right photos to augment a story almost as much as I love writing them. From a photographer’s perspective reflections are such a “can’t miss” place to point a lens. The other thing I love about reflections is the role their opposite natures play in composing the overall beauty … Continue reading Reflecting on Rewards: Ego or Essential?
3 Ways to Get Centered At Work
I spent a lot of this weekend immersed in some deep reading on the topic of emotional intelligence. The way our brains connect between individuals without us really knowing what is happening fascinates me. It’s pretty challenging stuff, and I started getting lost in understanding how this knowledge applied in my engagement with others, how I … Continue reading 3 Ways to Get Centered At Work
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