When we think of good general health, reading a book is not only at the bottom of the list, it’s not even on the list.

Since the pandemic came along the world of work shifted. Over time workers were told to work at home.

When I conducted management seminars in corporations, I would begin by gathering the attendees in front of the conference room window and ask everyone to look out. Then I asked, “What do you see out there?” They pointed out people here and there, cars driving in and out, delivery trucks and the like. Then I […]

In the distant past, when in battle, one person carried and held high a “Standard.” The word standard is a military term meaning a rally point.

Plate of Rocks I came across this photo I shot in November to. At the end of fall I remove some rocks and add a few rocks to this old plate in the garden. It reminds me that life is one gigantic cycle creating new endings and new beginnings. We always have opportunities to place […]

Active listening is not an easy skill to learn. Generally speaking, most people are not very good at listening.

Yes, you read that right: Success Assassins! They are the doubting, negative, we never did it that way before mental thoughts that we deal with.  They can be quite subtle. These negative, risk-averse thoughts attack our intentions to do what we desire. And they are always lurking about. See if any of these thoughts sound […]

Unfortunately, creativity has become a confusing topic, and misunderstood at best. Fortunately, we all possess a level of creativity.

Your life’s dream, your passion toward some purpose is very much like a garden. And a garden can only remain healthy just so long as it’s tended.

I know, I know, your friends, your sister, somebody will water your plants while you’re away. As they say, famous last words.