My wife is a slow eater. Unlike my hungry boys, who devour their meals like a wolf pack, she enjoys and appreciates every bite, enjoying the process of eating as much as the outcome of being sated. I refer to her as the savorer of our family and it impacts all the...
What are the things that are meaningful? The pay it forward moments come to mind: A kind word An inspiring coach A good boss A passionate teacher A creative work of art A positive idea put forward to a group or individual Unconditional love and friendship These...
Feeling bad about a past mistake (I wish I picked blue, not green) is only valuable if you’re checking your sanity (what is it with me and the green?) or as a learning opportunity (I guess I didn’t like the green after all). You can’t go back in time. Regret about...
It’s no fun being on the losing end of a game – ask any 8-year-old in soccer gear... winning is much better. The problem with games that have winners and losers is that someone, by definition, has to come out on the bottom. Losing to my grandfather in Scrabble was one...
What is a trusted advisor? Does anyone have untrusted ones? (get rid of them if you do) If you’re in a position to advise anyone, especially if you’ve been asked to do so, to be anything but trustworthy likely means you won’t get a chance to be trusted again. Many a...
If you were the person who just got back from a two-week vacation and no one missed you, be concerned. You’re replaceable and maybe even non-essential. You may think that flying under the radar is a good career strategy, but given the competition in today’s market,...