I find small talk exhausting. I am not talking about shooting the bull with my golf buddies, or being silly around my family. Small talk occurs frequently at "networking" events and business lunches, when people exchange pleasantries, curry favor, or … [Read more...]
Learning From Our Children
October 5, 2015 by
One of my favorite thing as an educator is to observe children interact with each other. Friendships are formed, compliments are given and sometimes unkind words are said too. It is all part of the equation. Our job is to redirect, teach and nurture … [Read more...]
Subject Matter Experts
October 1, 2015 by
I am amused how instantaneously some people claim to be subject matter experts. The irony is that the higher they are in the organizational hierarchy, the quicker they make the claim. Expertise requires a level of skill and insight that it is not … [Read more...]
Trust is Human
September 29, 2015 by
I highly recommend that you watch Simon Sinek's Ted Talk, "First Why, Then Trust". One more home run from a brilliant thought leader who's insights are inspirational and sheer genius. Now why can't I think like that? The premise is simple: we … [Read more...]
