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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

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”

Premise: We learn to duck responsibilities for our actions at a very young age
By watching others – siblings, classmates, … Read the rest “A Funny Thing Happened When I Forgot to Blame”

“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”

From international politics to marital détentes, corporate failures to personal traps, what was once true can have incredible power over … Read the rest “Precedent and Power Structures: How Storylines and Messengers Control What’s Next”