In a recent article about rapid team building, I reflected on my view of the singularity between our business and personal identities. I profess that we are truly one person and the idea that your “work role” and other roles are not as disjointed as … [Read more...]
Learning to Let Go
It’s human nature to hold on to 'the baggage' that we accumulate from the 'let downs' in our personal interactions with the people who matter in our lives. Conflict over broken trust, money matters, and personal and professional indiscretions destroy … [Read more...]
Effective Feedback
The human tendency is to tell people what they want to hear. I think we tend to err on the side of caution — avoiding confrontation and not wanting to hurt someone's feelings. When we do this, we become part of the problem, allowing unacceptable … [Read more...]
The Rites of Passage
My Mom and Dad passed away more than a few years ago, leaving a void in my life that I struggle with every day. I now watch with empathetic sensitivity, as I see loved ones deal with the trial and tribulations of their parents get older, battling … [Read more...]