Learning from the stages of grief When I was in graduate school (1975), I signed up for a Health Science class entitled, “On Death and Dying.” I’ll never forget our professor telling us on the first day of class, “Whether you like it or not, death is the common denominator for us all. We are […]
Click here to read the entire articleWhat really matters, Part 2
Back in December 2019, I wrote a blog entitled “What Really Matters?” I wanted to ask that question for a number of reasons but mainly because I knew 2020 would be a tumultuous year in this country. Lack of employee engagement in the workplace, generational differences, mental health issues, the rising number of teen suicides […]
Click here to read the entire articleMaking the right call
As a certified sports official with both USA Hockey and US Lacrosse for over 10 years, whenever I have skated onto the ice or run onto the field to officiate a game, I have always been focused on one thing – Making the Right Call! Other than keeping the kids safe and hopefully providing an […]
Click here to read the entire articleWearing The Stripes-A Special Ministry
Last Saturday my alarm clock woke me at 4:30 AM. That would give me time to shave, shower, get dressed and drive the 44 miles to the ice rink where I had been assigned to officiate two youth hockey games. The first game would start at 7 AM. I arrive at the rink in total […]
Click here to read the entire articleIts All About The Heart
As Valentine’s Day approaches, how can I not think about or write about the heart? In fact, the Valentine I gave my lovely wife back in 1961 when we were 10 year-old, elementary school sweethearts will adorn our refrigerator once again this year. But, while Valentine’s cards and chocolate hearts are nice, this year I […]
Click here to read the entire articleIn 2020, Be your Best 9/12 Self
In 2020, Be your Best 9/12 Self It’s 2020. A new decade begins and what are we faced with? Well, it’s not very pretty. Our society is plagued with mental health issues like depression, high anxiety and loneliness. We’ve become addicted to the technology (our cell phones) that was supposed to improve our lives. Oh […]
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Back in 2009, Simon Sinek brought new awareness to TED Talks with his famous How Great Leaders Inspire Action presentation. In Sinek’s talk he explained that as corporate entities, we communicate well what we do and how we do it. He went on to say, however, that the real meaning for any company, its purpose, […]
Click here to read the entire articleReflections on a 50th year reunion
Class Reunions – you either love them or you hate them. The early ones (10th and 20th) usually suck. People want to come back and ask what kind of car you’re driving, hand out business cards so you can see what their title is at work and pretty much try to out do one another. […]
Click here to read the entire articlePlease don’t ever call me a LIFE coach
Someone recently contacted me and said, “I’ve heard you speak and I’ve read two of your three books, would you be my LIFE Coach?” “LIFE Coach?” Are you serious? I stopped him right there and said, “Please, don’t ever call me a LIFE Coach.” I mean really, am I or anyone in the position to […]
Click here to read the entire articleDiversity? Inclusion? Uh, I don’t think so!
Diversity and inclusion – they have to be the two biggest “buzz words” in HR circles these days. Every company seems to have adopted a mantra of “diversity and inclusiveness” with the total belief that it cannot succeed unless it fosters a genuine culture that embraces these two ideals. I certainly do not disagree with […]
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