In the movie the “Dream Girls” Beyoncé performs the song “Listen.” “With a song in my heart…🎶” she sings as she laments about a boyfriend who simply won’t listen to her. I learned a long time ago that I never learn anything while I’m talking. Lunch with a good friend last Monday confirmed this to […]
Coasting …“I’m a success.” … “I’ve retired” … “I’ve never been happier.”All statements I’ve heard from others. “I can just sit back and enjoy the ride.”Not so fast.There’s only one way to coast…and that’s downhill.Coasters. That’s what I call them. Those who’ve done it all. Look at me-ers. Better than most.If you run into a […]
REPEATED FROM A PREVIOUS BLOG POST …The beautiful passage below is offered with respect but intention … to all my fellow users of technology. All that time you spend on your devices will rob you of the essence of this beautiful missive. May block you from the blessings of relationship, intimacy, even Love. You may […]
If you asked someone, “What’s the opposite of Love?” The normal reply, “Hate”. I ask this question frequently, and I get the same reply, “Hate”. Richard Jampolsky wrote a book in 1979 entitled, Love is Letting Go of Fear… Groundbreaking then… even more so today. You can buy it on Amazon. In fact what I’ve learned? […]
Last Saturday evening I had the honor of attending the 50th anniversary celebration of my long term consulting client, The Benefit Company. I was asked to say a few words, reflect on my twenty plus years serving this great team of professionals.I won’t go into the specifics of this wonderful event. Just let me say […]
I believe we all get messages… I call them “whispers.” Instinctive flashes of thought that most of us ignore, rarely act upon. Call them messages from God. Or maybe they come from spirits that are in our midst. Some think this as well. Or maybe they’re just there … to heed or not.Whatever the source, […]
America has lost a hero. That term may be overused. But Charles Krauthammer was certainly a hero. He died last week. Charles was the essence of integrity, authenticity and grace. Fox News aired a special last Friday. A rich, vibrant recounting of Krauthammer’s life. Told mostly by him in a reserved, erudite manner. Shared openly […]
We all at one time have had a challenging, uncomfortable, even toxic relationship with another person. A colleague at work. An old, difficult friend. Or yes, even a relative or spouse. You tough it out because you decide to. Or in some cases… you persevere because you feel you have to. Or just because your “supposed” […]
The New York best seller, I’ve Been Thinkin’ by Maria Shriver is a thought provoking collection of short chapters detailing the lessons she has learned during her life filled with challenges, loss and unusual heartache. A father who she adored dying of Alzheimers, Arnold, and of course the tragedy of being a member of the […]
Chris Andersonn has coached me for over 20 years. He lives in California. I live in Georgia. We talk for an hour… hour and a half… every 10 days or so. By phone. We’ve met only twice and yet he is one of the most important people in my life.M. Scott Peck wrote a book […]