A Reason to Marvel
Do you know someone who has been through the wringer? Someone who has been mauled by life, pummeled with tragedy … Read the rest “A Reason to Marvel”
Don’t let systems destroy people
As I sat patiently then impatiently waiting for a company representative to call me with information about a significant repair … Read the rest “Don’t let systems destroy people”
How I Got Excited About AI
For the past couple of years I have been pooh-poohing AI and the “inevitable” changes it will bring to how … Read the rest “How I Got Excited About AI”
A Sudden Passing
This week brought shocking news of a vibrant colleague and friend’s sudden passing. As I have reflected on the past … Read the rest “A Sudden Passing”
Thunderstorm Appreciation
What a joy it is to sit in darkness on my front porch, experiencing a late May thunderstorm! It is … Read the rest “Thunderstorm Appreciation”
Backbone Banter Blog
Welcome! This blog is the product of many years of working with three elements of backbone: competence, confidence, and risk … Read the rest “Backbone Banter Blog”
The Power of Pain
Recently I endured several weeks of serious pain related to a severe shoulder muscle strain. When it began, I thought … Read the rest “The Power of Pain”
Angels in Our Realm
Do you know what angels look like? They are often depicted as cherubic creatures with wings, that smile beatifically and … Read the rest “Angels in Our Realm”
The strange similarity of gyms and schools
Many of us made physical fitness resolutions at the start of the year. If you’re like me, you may do … Read the rest “The strange similarity of gyms and schools”
Eclipse Reflections
My home was far from the path of totality during the last eclipse, but I have friends who live in … Read the rest “Eclipse Reflections”
Kids Learn What They Live
As a kid, I used to love debate. Loved to watch it, listen to it and, from time to time, … Read the rest “Kids Learn What They Live”
Slow it Down
Like most people on planet Earth, I have struggled the past few years to understand what is happening around me. … Read the rest “Slow it Down”
Patterns of the Week
Reflecting on a week that took me to many different places, challenges, and people dealing with them, a number of … Read the rest “Patterns of the Week”
Back to Basics
Returning from a two-day leadership development experience, which I was fortunate to co-facilitate with a trusted colleague and friend, I … Read the rest “Back to Basics”
Another Perspective
I write because we are in trouble. It is my way of seeking a center; a place of relative quiet … Read the rest “Another Perspective”
How Distraction Makes Us Sad
After both of my parents died—Dad from Alzheimer’s disease; Mom from dementia and lung cancer—I struggled to regain the sense … Read the rest “How Distraction Makes Us Sad”
