Today, as I sat in an airport business lounge waiting for a flight, I overheard bits and pieces of another traveler's conversation. I wasn't trying to overhear. I just couldn't help but overhear … [Read more...]
Three Words to Guarantee Conflict Escalation
I tend to notice how people respond to certain words. I guess that's something of an "occupational hazard" for me. As I watch how people respond, I look for patterns. And I see a strong pattern … [Read more...]
The ABC’s of Life: Be Kind
What a simple concept, and it is so often violated. It does not seem that being kind should be difficult. Yet, I see examples of unkindness all around me. Parents yelling at their kids. Kids … [Read more...]
Rules Without Relationship Breeds Rebellion
Rules, expectations, and guidelines tell us the limits of our behavior. They help us know what is and is not acceptable in the eyes of the people close to us and within larger groups of … [Read more...]
Intentions – A Poem That Came to Me While Cleaning
I don't know why this came to mind, but it did. I was helping my wife clean our living room, and I was, as I often am, thinking about what I could write here. I was not thinking about my wife, my … [Read more...]
Being Too Nice Can Hurt You
A few weeks ago, I read an interesting article titled On the Job, Nice Guys May Finish Last. The title immediately caught my attention, and I had to take a look. In reading the article, I saw an … [Read more...]
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