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I was looking north up Colvos Passage, straining against the oars of my 9-foot Minto rowing dinghy. As the sun set, hundreds of lights began to twinkle, ma

It only was three years from the start to finish, but Shadow finally has an anchor installed on her windlass! I may do a full write up on the setup, probab

I saw a father in a park the other day. His son was clearly upset about something and acting out. The father squatted down next to him and was patiently tr

Compassion means listening to someone’s struggles instead of discounting their discomfort. Taking the time to wipe away a tear. Covering their shame instea

This is happening! She will be here soon! In a few short weeks my daughter, and first child, will wiggle her way into this strange new world. A world outsi

Good communication is difficult, great communication requires a thoughtful approach.  One of the core tenants of great communication is an underlying

I am an avid Star Trek fan and delight in the practical life lessons that can be learned from the shows. Lately, I have been thinking about the power we al

When I am going through a tough time it drives me crazy when people say things like, “You’ll get through it,” and “Try to find the positive.” I believe the

People value feeling valued. A quick note written to a team member to acknowledge their contribution can go a long way. This can be especially powerful aft

It is not enough to simply assist your employees with work issue. Great leaders As leaders, we are focused on building high performance teams that kick but

I am on the board of a local non-profit; recently the board met to discuss a sensitive topic. A topic that had been danced around for years. Whenever it ha

If you found out you had a week to live what would you do? Would you go to work, or spend time with loved ones, or pursue some hobby that interests you? Wo