Done anything for me lately?

I was traveling to New England to lecture at the University on Friday. I always fly the earliest flight which sits me next to all the white shirts, suits with briefcases. On this particular day the plane was full, elbows to asses as they say. It was a three seater jamming next to Mr. Blue ArmaniContinue reading “Done anything for me lately?”

Make it a Habit

it is unbelievable that Christmas is over and it is time again to meet the New Year. It seems so automatic. Our tradition of celebrating the biggest birthday of the year followed by ringing in the New Year with celebration. Sharing memories with family and friends, envisioning how the upcoming year will be different thanContinue reading “Make it a Habit”

It was never between you and them anyway

I read these writings from Mother Teresa and it affected me today. It makes perfect sense in the complex world we live in today. Her long-lasting words of leadership are messages that could simplify our relationships that need constant negotiation. I guess in the end we all have one maker to judge our life. HowContinue reading “It was never between you and them anyway”

The Blame Game

I have tried to understand people amidst all of our society’s conflict. Anytime something happens that is out of the ordinary it becomes a conflict. We immediately take sides in the circumstances of the event. Has everyone forgot “The Golden Rule?” It is hard to comprehend what actually is inside a persons thinking when they totallyContinue reading “The Blame Game”

How will you be remembered?

Where have all the people gone that were seriously passionate and believed in working hard for the good of the cause? I appreciate the difficulty of change and how people all experience it in differently. Individuals are so focused on getting their own needs met that narcissism becomes a larger focus than the original mission.Continue reading “How will you be remembered?”

Actually, I can…

There are many things that happen in life that seem insurmountable. Sometimes all bad luck converges at one time and it feels like there is no way out. Things happen that change the trajectory of your dreams by altering the course. There are definitely events that are out of our control. No matter how much weContinue reading “Actually, I can…”

Frankness

We can waste so much time worrying about what challenges us personally and in our relationships. We can get easily overwhelmed with the details and wrapped up in the menusha that nothing gets accomplished. We can get so emotional wondering what others might think of our position or judge our character. Will they hate me?Continue reading “Frankness”