Take Ownership

The tendency is to blame others, or the 'system,' for missed assignments, poor service or incomplete deliverables. How could it ever be our fault? Sometimes the loyalty is to the paycheck, at other times the ego manifests itself in allowing us to … [Read more...]

Smart People. Dumb Moves.

Making dumb moves is not the exclusive domain of the intellectually challenged. Every now and then I have a tendency to react to a situation in a way that is less than ideal. The implication is not that I am smart — the implication is that I have a … [Read more...]

Keep it Real

I am enjoying  the wonderful sights and sounds in India, and it has truly changed my perspective from the water tight compartment I live in. India has a way of doing that to me. In the US, I live in my little bubble where everything has to be a one … [Read more...]

Armchair Quarterbacks

We tend to become experts when the game is on the line. While we may not be involved in the inner workings of a masterful game plan, the critic in us rears its ugly head as we solve the problems of the world from the comfort of our 'La-z-boy.' It is … [Read more...]