For the last few years, I have had the privilege to help coach a basketball league for kids with special needs and we just finished up our season today. As I have been reflecting on our time together, I've come to realize just how much my players have taught me about both being a coach... Continue Reading →
I believe that one of the great deficiencies in our educational system today is the focus on what to think rather than how to think about it... meaning that we have long taught facts and information, but not the critical thinking skills that are vital to our own development. Last year, I took this challenge... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to see the touring Hamilton show. I also have to admit that I was not overly enthused about seeing it (I know... I know...) but it was something my wife was super-excited about and so we ordered our tickets, got dressed up and headed down to the... Continue Reading →
When I was in high school, I was really shy... so shy, that I'd often eat lunch alone or try to find a seat by myself on the bus. In four years, I managed to ask just one girl out, and I only did that because it was prom and I felt the pressure of... Continue Reading →
"How did you remember that?!? It happened like three years ago!" So said a colleague of mine one day when she was trying to recall what was decided about some older issue and I was able to tell her not only what we agreed upon, but who was there and even what conference room we'd... Continue Reading →
This post's title came from a presentation by Peg Stookey, a personal brand, leadership and career strategist I had the opportunity to hear speak recently. Peg's point, which I found compelling, is that it's not always easy to be positive. Yes, if you keep practicing, it eventually becomes more ingrained and easier to do over... Continue Reading →
I think I know a secret about you. Deep down, you harbor doubts about yourself and your abilities. Maybe not about everything but when you look at what some other people can do, it makes you wonder if you're good enough or smart enough or will ever achieve their level of greatness. This other person... Continue Reading →
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