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
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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
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Good communication is difficult, great communication requires a thoughtful approach. One of the core tenants of great communication is an underlying
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Quote from Warren Buffett You will continue to suffer if you have an emotional reaction to everything that is said to you. True power is sitting back and o
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Mark Twain once said that if the first thing you do each morning is to eat a live frog, you can go through the day with the satisfaction of knowing that th
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