October 31, 2025
Recently I talked with a friend, John, who spoke with such pride about his grandson being recruited by Division I football programs. The list of colleges from coast to coast was quite impressive, including Harvard. Yet, Jack’s grandson chose a lesser-known university in Virginia. Why? 100% because of the coaches. John explained that while his […]
October 16, 2025
As a junior in high school, I fell in love with algebra. The logic of numbers and variables felt like solving puzzles. It wasn’t easy, but I stuck with the homework, wrestled with the problems, and earned good grades through effort. My classmate John took a different path. He wasn’t particularly strong in any subject, […]
December 6, 2024
A season of the “most.” “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” “It’s the hap, happiest season of all!” My daughter and I were talking about these phrases and agreed that “wonderful” and “happiest” are sometimes a stretch, yet we both agreed it is the MOST time of the year. And all of this “most” is […]
October 6, 2023
It's frustrating when expectations go unmet and explanations sound like another excuse. Let's use science to understand the motivation behind the behavior.
October 3, 2023
The days of excess labor supply are gone. To be successful in hiring and retaining employees we must lead and manage differently.
January 26, 2023
If you struggle with setting AND keeping New Year resolutions try this simple process for selecting One Word.
September 20, 2022
If you have ever been in a role that didn't fit you, you know it can leave you depleted and disengaged. The good news is there isn't something "wrong" with you and the solution is easier than you think.
April 7, 2022
Just because someone "can" doesn't always mean they "should." We should be cautious of how much we can realistically expect people to stretch.
March 2, 2022
Emotional Spontaneity can be a very powerful personality trait which, with science, explains why some people have accurate intuition.
July 30, 2021
Often the paradox is in knowing when something is a weakness or a challenge. The answer lies in how you are authentically wired and your energy level with the activity. So how can you know this proactively?
Don’t waste more time wishing away people problems. Start changing things for the better with one call.