Stop Trying to Live a Great Life and Live a Grateful One
I recognize the irony. I’m writing under my name, beside my picture, on a website with my name, while sharing it […]
Leadership
How to Respond to Others When They Make Bad Choices
Parenting a rebellious teenager, coaching a self-centered point guard, managing an insubordinate employee, watching a friend commit adultery–we live in
Leadership, Life, Marriage
Why a New Job (or Spouse) Rarely Results in a Changed Life
A new job rarely changes your life. It might for a moment. There is a euphoria that comes with new
Communication, Leadership, Marriage
Don’t Seek Conflict, But Do Embrace It
Your greatest opportunity for transformation is found in conflict. In marriage, at work, with kids, on the ball field, nothing
Current Events, Leadership
What A Drunk Girl Deserves
She foolishly drank too much. Too young to be drinking any alcoholic beverage, she drank more than anyone should ever
Leadership, Marriage, Parenting
How To Determine What To Do: At Work, In Marriage, In Life
I don’t run. I don’t refuse a steak when offered. I don’t get up at 4am, put on camouflage and
Leadership, Life
What A Timeshare Presentation Taught Me About Bad Decisions
This past year I sat through my first timeshare presentation. What I saw was a microcosm of how bad decisions are
A Comprehensive Guide to Dealing with Offensive People
Offensive people are all around. They work in the cubicle next to us. They dominate our Facebook newsfeed. They coach
Leadership
Two Questions Every Leader Should Ask
Warren Bennis in his classic book, On Becoming A Leader, differentiates between management and leadership by saying “management is doing
The Day I Almost Died by Rear-Ending a Hearse
I almost died by rear-ending a hearse. One grief-stricken day we were making our way from the funeral home to the cemetery when