This week, my wife and daughter brought home a movie - The Boy in The Stripped Pajamas - for us to watch as a family. The movie is based on a novel of the same name that chronicles the story of two … [Read more...]
What Our Cats Taught Me About Working With People
We have two outdoor cats at our home named Hobbes and Merlin. They have a house, a food bowl and a litter box in our garage. During the day, we open the garage door and let them run free. At night, we … [Read more...]
A Great Lesson from My Awesome Wife
My wife, Sandra, is awesome. We don't always see eye-to-eye. We sometimes get frustrated with each other. Still, she is awesome,and she fully embraces an "I'm responsible" approach to life. On May … [Read more...]
Five Practical Steps You Can Take to Reduce Tension Between Co-workers
Tension between co-workers is one of the more common sources of emotional “pressure” build-up for people. Left unaddressed for long enough, the pressure can build to the point of a blow-up. … [Read more...]
Beware of Excess Bilge Water
Have you ever looked carefully at a ship afloat? What do you notice about the water? As a submarine officer, I had plenty of opportunities to see ships tied to the dock, ships in transit in the … [Read more...]
Be Clear About Your Real Objective
Last week, my wife and my youngest daughter experienced a communication breakdown. In short, my daughter, at age 13, changed her plans without consulting my wife. This created a problem for two … [Read more...]
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