The Power of Positivity
At Thanksgiving dinner we went around the table and said what we were each thankful for. Every person said that…
Team Together / Team Apart
Like most Americans I was glad that the election was over last week. Living in Ohio, I was particularly happy…
What Happens When You Run Into Conflicting Values?
The New York marathon is an international event that has been run in the city for over 40 years. That…
Gremlins, Ghosts and Haunted Houses
Halloween brings out gremlins, ghosts and haunted houses. In fact, Americans spend millions on decorating and preparing for this occasion.…
Picture This
I went to see an exhibit of Annie Liebowitz photographs on Sunday. The way she captures her subjects and the…
What’s your Ticket to Successful Communication?
A traffic cop who gives tickets delivers one of the most unwanted messages. Most recipients are not pleased to be…
Celebrating Columbus Day
Today is Columbus Day. It is the time we celebrate the man who discovered America. He journeyed into an unknown…
C is for Curiosity
I recently visited a 6th grade science classroom. The teacher was teaching curiosity, problem solving and thinking. Questions were posted…
Roots
I was hiking over the weekend. The trees were magnificent. Their roots formed the steps of the path that allowed…
Seasons of Life
I heard a thought provoking sermon over the weekend based on the song, Seasons of Love, from the play Rent.…