Giving Thanks

Beyond the turkey, stuffing, football, and family, take a few quiet minutes to reflect on what is really important in your life. Take just a moment to count your numerous blessings. I am so thankful for my family, my friends, my American dream, … [Read more...]

Doctor, Doctor!

I went to my dermatologist's office recently for a routine visit. There were a lot of new people I had never seen in the office. There were a lot of new forms to complete....and what seemed like a thousand questions to answer. Welcome to the … [Read more...]

Playing the Power Game

A number of years ago I had a colleague with a special talent. She had the ability — and maybe a special honing device — that allowed her to quickly identify and make a beeline for the most important person in the room. We often teased her that she … [Read more...]

Stretched Thin

It is tough to sustain quality and excellence when resources don't stay in line with growth. The economic downturn of the past few years became the excuse for "doing more with less." The new normal now calls for greater productivity with fewer … [Read more...]