It's fair to think that work is work... because it is. But, I also think that work is about fellowship. I think that work is about relationships. And I think work can be fun. Being connected as a team - human to human - makes work feel more fulfilling. You would think...
Have you ever seen a picture of a flower that had the audacity to bloom in between the cracks on a sidewalk? It was not supposed to do that. Many flowers require a certain pot, paired with the right soil, adequate lighting, and an appropriate amount of water. But for...
When I'm stuck with a computer problem, I'm the person that's excited about doing a hard reset to resolve the problem. As soon as I start the process though, I get nervous. What didn't I consider? What will I lose? This is similar to doing a hard reset in life. We get...
When something comes to an end, it’s natural to want to assess and determine how we can do better the next time. That's how I feel at the end of a year. A new year can represent a fresh start. A do-over. How can I make sure that I'm primed for success and ready to...
I'm a resolutionist. I love to make pronouncements and announcements about the new things that I plan to do. And for me, there is no better time than the first day of a newly minted year to start fresh. But, I did not start this year with my resolution rituals. Why?...
I imagine that the fear of failure has killed more dreams than all other fears combined. It is especially treacherous because it’s largely in your imagination. It can prevent you from even trying in the first place and that guarantees failure. When i...
As a consultant, I am used to supporting and leading teams of people that I do not know. Additionally, my name is not the most conventional American name. As a little kid in private school academic settings, I can remember people discounting or...