Violence Against Those We Love

I have never understood how people can be violent against the people they love. Whether it is their significant other, their child, or their pet.  Hitting a lady is the ultimate act of cowardice. While Ray Rice is the current poster child for … [Read more...]

John Smith or Robert Redford?

Cartoonist. Executive. Actor. Historian. Talk about a man of many talents, living the life he loves. Meet John Smith, a former student, who retired 5 years ago from an Executive position at Tampa Electric after a stellar 32-year career. John grew … [Read more...]

Live with Passion, or Else……

Passion, it lies in all of us, sleeping… waiting… and though unwanted… unbidden… it will stir… open its jaws and howl. It speaks to us… guides us… passion rules us all, and we obey. What other choice do we have? Passion is the source of our finest … [Read more...]

Professional Competence vs. Interpersonal Skills

Good companies ensure that their people have a good job and skill fit. I ran into an Office Manager at a community bank who is clearly competent on the banking side of the house, but does not have the people skills required for the job. It's … [Read more...]