Jon Batiste, the renowned jazz musician, was featured on the CBS show “Sunday Morning” yesterday. His story was spellbinding. Surpassed only by the magic of his music. He closed a twenty minute interview saying simply, “Strap In.” These two words beaconed the depth of his challenges despite his great fame. The emotional wounds he and […]
We face key decisions in life. Marriage … career choice … even which car to buy. Each brings with it a combination of stimuli (facts, thoughts, emotions) that need to be sorted out. Applied effectively in order for important decisions to work out well. Ultimately, we are the product of the decisions we make. Throughout “The […]
Vast … shimmering … always active. But soothingly so. A gorgeous, sparkling blue. This is the ocean. In all it’s wonderment. It’s essence? … a fully spiritual phenomenon. An experience for me, like no other. Nancy and I are in Palm Beach, FLA for a few days celebrating the birthday of a dear friend. You […]
Her energy is infectious … her love for her family? Unwavering. Her personality? More to follow. When she speaks? Well, let me just say. I never knew there were that many words in the English language. Nancy and I haven’t known Mary and her husband Dan for long. So regret we didn’t meet decades ago. But have […]
I had a revealing session with a coachie the other day. He was telling me how conscious he was about “telling the truth” … always. “Always?” I asked. “Yes” he replied … “always” I challenged him. “What if you have an intense difference, a conflict with someone. Do you always tell him (or her) how […]
There are those few rare people I meet who are truly dedicated to a life of service. Those who just seem to know a lot. People who you go to. Who you know will always be there … put you first. Melanie Germany was, still is one of those people. She “retired” from my local […]
There is a condition today … a malady really that just sprung to my mind I had to write about. This is an emotional purging of sorts. As such, it may appear a bit random. Who cares … here goes. I’ve been accused at times of being too much of a Pollyanna. Overworking to find […]
CONNECTIONS the book I’m writing is an extension of my six year blog, “The Space Between the Notes” The pauses, “spaces” … the discernment that needs to precede key decisions we make in life. Precede many of our day to day decisions as well. I call “spaces” great not because they are thunderous. Dramatic events […]
I heard long ago … In marketing, you’d be better or different. Hopefully both. Different from the rest. Better than the rest. That’s how you beat the competition, gain market share. A good axiom that has served businesses well. But marketing, winning business has nothing to do with my message here. Rather I want to […]
We’ve all heard the phrase “idle” threats. Whether your raising a child or training a dog … these don’t work. I’ve worked with business leaders who bark at their people constantly. They think, “The more often … the louder I shout my commands. The more they’ll obey and change.” Of course you know where I’m […]