There are many things in life for which I am extremely grateful. When I consider each and every blessing, I see a trail of gratitude […]
Month: November 2009
Choosing Happiness
Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to participate in the retirement ceremony of a friend, mentor, and shipmate by the name of Commander Scott Fields. Scott is […]
Well Liked and Average…Really?
It’s Parent-Teacher Conference time again, which means both parties get to share positive and constructive feedback (neither of which is mutually exclusive, mind you). After […]
Making the Time or Taking the Time…It’s Our Call
After a recent meeting, I was thanked for TAKING the time to participate. This was not the first time I have heard someone use that […]
All Stop or Full Speed Ahead?
As an avid reader of blogs (so much to learn from so many), there are a dozen that I monitor regularly. Chris Brogan’s is one […]
“Wait Till Your Father Gets Home”
As a child, I rarely heard my mother make the statement, “Wait till your father gets home.” When she did, it was a request for […]
Firefighters
As a native of California, fires were a constant on the evening news during the summer season. I remember on many occasions local firefighters traveling […]
Leadership Versus Power
Regardless of our current employment status (executive, individual contributor, stay-at-home spouse, etc.), each of us is presented with opportunities in both our personal and professional […]
“Building LEGOs”
When I came home from work today, my 6-year-old son had a friend over and they were making planes out of LEGOs, or as he […]
Fourth Quarter
Another week of the football season is behind us, and as always there was plenty of drama in the fourth quarter of more than a […]