Shake it. Don’t Break it.
You wouldn’t think this sort of article would be necessary, would you? Unfortunately, it is. It seems that men shaking hands is a bit of a lost art. Consider the …
Leadership and Conflict
I have been thinking a lot lately about conflict and conflict resolution. I think we can all agree that some level of conflict is unavoidable. However, how we face it …
Sunshine and Sleepless Nights
I remember when our children were very young. One woke up laughing, the other, not so much. For those of you who know my family, I will leave you to …
Music and Happiness
First of all, it is your responsibility to be happy at work. Let’s be clear, your boss does not care that you are happy if you are productive. Your office …
Elected Leaders vs. Influential Leaders
Here is challenge that you may have to face at some point in your leadership career. You will encounter two types of leaders. Elected leaders and Influential leaders. Have you …
Team Commitment
“Individual commitment to a group effort — that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” Vince Lombardi Whenever I hear the word …
Manday: Quote on Fatherhood
“One night a father overheard his son pray: Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is. Later that night, the Father prayed, Dear God, Make me …
That Kind of Father
Last week I asked the audience to submit a story about their father or being a father. It could be serious or it could be funny. In the end, I …
Another Thought Before Father’s Day
I sit at my desk early this morning contemplating Father’s Day. As far as I am concerned being a father is the most important job I will ever have. I …
Choices and Perspective
You walk in the door from a very long day of work. It is hot and you are tired. Child: “Hey Daddy! Wanna play hide and go sneak?” Father (Thinking …