We push the limits of our most personal relationships, typically egged on by our relatives. I define relatives as people who are part of our extended family, that we really don't like! Why would we ever let people on the periphery of our most … [Read more...]
Men of the Earth
I spent about 8 hours facilitating a planning meeting with Dairy Farmers of the Southeast United States. This dying breed has struggled with changing demographics and shifting trends in the market place. Their margins continue to shrink, and the … [Read more...]
Outside My Comfort Zone
Why is it we learn to appreciate the people in our lives, just a tad more, when they leave town? As Rohini visits her aging parent in India, I tend to house and home. It seems like everything is a crisis. I worry about the house, the dogs, the … [Read more...]
The Circle of Influence
As the number of friends on our Facebook page continues to grow, the friends that we can count on — when the chips are down — are merely a handful. We have so many friends, yet are so disconnected today. We grow our professional networks, but … [Read more...]