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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

A paradox is the existence of two opposing ideas in the same sentence, both of which can be true. A … Read the rest “A Paradox of Professionalism”

To say that events of the past several years are distressing is a gargantuan understatement.  From the first news of … Read the rest “Triumph Amidst Fear”

“Broken windows” is a theory of criminology that posits one broken window left unattended will lead to additional broken windows … Read the rest “Shopping Cart Statement”

I was privy to a fascinating discussion today with the CEO of a technology company and a marketing executive planning … Read the rest “Why I’m Not Scared of AI…. And Why I Should be”

My history with technology is not long or complicated. I left the corporate world just as Microsoft Office was moving … Read the rest “Why I Hate Technology”