Yesterday was one of those rare days when my wife and I had an argument. Not one of those little tiffs that passes in a minute or two, but something more significant where both parties tend to stay away from each other to let it cool off, then when back in proximity to each other … Continue reading Freedom To Choose
New Insight Into Community and Belonging
We have spent the last three weeks in France, almost all of which was in the town of Olonzac in the southwest of the country. We’ve always wanted to spend an extended time in a small European place, and we were fortunate to be given the opportunity to rent a flat in an 18th century … Continue reading New Insight Into Community and Belonging
What A Two Year-Old Can Teach Us About Emotional Intelligence
We have our 2 ½ year old granddaughter with us for two weeks and it has been a great experience for me. I have never had my own children, although I’ve been blessed by my relationship with two step children for nearly 20 years. They entered my life when they were 10 and 11, so … Continue reading What A Two Year-Old Can Teach Us About Emotional Intelligence
The Art Of Storytelling: Making Lore Work For Your Organization
My wife and I are vacationing on Prince Edward Island in Eastern Canada, visiting with some great friends. For those of you that don’t know PEI, it is the smallest of Canadian provinces with a population somewhere around 140,000 for the entire province. As with many smaller places or even smaller companies, there is a … Continue reading The Art Of Storytelling: Making Lore Work For Your Organization
Navigating from Giving To Gaining
I recently was invited by a friend to attend a networking meeting as a guest. Aside from appreciating the generosity of my friend to include me, I got a lot from the entire experience. Most networking I’ve done in the past has been reasonably informal, like industry events where many people get together to share … Continue reading Navigating from Giving To Gaining
Managing Unplanned Demands On Your Time
My in-laws dropped in early this Saturday morning. We were getting our day going and just finishing our first cup of coffee. Right after they arrived, our daughter and granddaughter also came through the door, although we already knew they were coming over at some point. None of this is unusual and all of them … Continue reading Managing Unplanned Demands On Your Time
Leading Essentially 