“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” – George Santayana When we forget our past, we’re bound to repeat it. That’s just as true for …
Having Purpose Beyond Your Career
Recently, I heard that many retirees suffer from a lack of “purpose.” It occurs once they retire from their career(s). It’s as if that they’ve only lived to work. I …
Take the Initiative – Be Squared Away
It was close to 5:00 pm EST on one Friday afternoon. At the time, I was stationed at Fort Eustis. It’s located just outside of Newport News, Virginia. Before we …
Do Your Best – Your Absolute Best
You never know who might be watching. Recently, I was approached by a man after martial arts class. He told me that he appreciated my intentionality in class. That I …
Time Management for Procrastinators
Many of the procrastinators I know don’t necessarily want to be late. Or necessarily want to wait until the last minute to finish something. They’re often simply don’t grasp the …
Students for Life – Learning Beyond School
It was an early morning, that first day of school after summer break. “Do I have to go to school?” the twelve-year old version of me asked my mom. “Yes,” …
Helping Shy People Start Conversations
A common misconception that shyness and introversion are one in the same. The misconception is that they’re both afraid of talking with others. It’s not that introverts don’t like to. …
Change Management – For Change Haters
“But we’ve always done it this way,” are said to be the seven most expensive words in business. And it’s a common expression when change is being introduced. For many, …
Handling Conflict – What You Should Know
Whether you’re a people leader or not, there’ll be times when conflict will occur between team members. If you’re married, or in a relationship, you already know that conflict happens. …
Integrity – Doing the Right Thing, Even If No One Else Will Ever Find Out
What is integrity? The common answer is, “doing the right thing.” Some people like to add, “even if no one is looking.” I like to take it a step further. …