Grace: Why You Need More of It
Reading Time: 5 minutesGrace: The willingness to embrace someone—or something—despite imperfection.
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When Sacrificing Isn’t: The Hidden Benefits of Service
Reading Time: 3 minutesProverbs 11:24-25: “There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that withholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty. The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.” Matthew 10:39: “He who finds his life will lose it, and he who loses his life
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Old Lessons are Allies for New Experiences
Reading Time: 2 minutesNow that we’re past the “New Year” euphoria that hits every time we flip the calendar, some tried-and-true lessons for making the most of the rest of the year…
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Smart Gift Givers Earn More Cash and Enjoy Better Relationships: Here’s How You Can Become One (without spending a penny)
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMy latest piece, over at tech influencer Women 2.0…. The (Smart) Person’s Guide to Giving Better Gifts: Sure, it’s the thought that counts, but “empathy” remains the name of the game. The average gift is like a free sample at Costco; they’re good, we’ll accept them, but they leave us wanting more. Be a value-add
Control Your Emotions and Control Your Reality: 5 Keys To Getting It Done
Reading Time: 8 minutesI haven’t posted since June. Plenty of life updates afoot since then; might share those on the site at a later date. I’m back with a piece that should hit home for everyone. Our minds control our reality. Everything we do is a result of how we think. It’s the reason we have so many
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Culture: The Difference Between Winning and Losing
Reading Time: 3 minutesTouched off by a former NFL executive who’s quickly becoming one of my favorite sports columnists, a few words on the importance of culture.
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The Secret to Becoming a Great Leader
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe following was an article I wrote over on the secret to becoming a great leader, over at Great Leadership By Dan, a leadership and management development blog powered by Dan McCarthy. It’s disappeared down the internet rabbit hole, so I’m re-posting here. Want to avoid being a leader—or friend, family member, lover—that others secretly
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Conflict Management: Your New Year’s Resolution
Reading Time: < 1 minuteHappy New Year, folks. Over at Women 2.0, my latest piece: A cornered person is a dangerous person; allowing outs prevents knock-down-drag-out affairs. Our words have tremendous power. In the digital age, where text is king, there’s no reason to ever distribute communication with the intent of inciting the recipient — -even if it feels good in
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Why We Stopped Listening: Three Reasons You Suck at Public Speaking
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis post applies to more than just formal speeches. It’s about any instance where you have to address a group of people: be it a study group, an office meeting, or if you’re giving the closing prayer at church. This NY Times article touched on the growing market for speech writers for the average joe: Wedding
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The Importance of Pointed Questions and Clear Directions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNote: This is an excerpt from my book, “No” Doesn’t Always Mean No. One of the biggest reasons teams falter is poor communication. When giving orders or directions to other people, one of the worst things you can do is be ambiguous. Do yourself a favor–devise clear and specific tasks and requests for others to follow.
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