The Colt 45 Guy
You probably have to be a baby boomer like me to remember this classic Colt 45 beer commercial. It... Read More →
Looking to Change Your Corporate Culture? Start at the Bottom
In our quick-fix, what-have-you-done-for-me-lately society we have a nasty tendency to choose short-term solutions to problems that may improve... Read More →
Everybody’s Crazy ‘Bout a Sharp-Dressed Man (or Woman)
It’s commonly said that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That may be a... Read More →
Simply Wonderful
This week’s Words of Encouragement essay is about my Aunt Sally and what special family gatherings like Thanksgiving meant... Read More →
Everybody Plays the Fool Sometime (No Exception to the Rule)
Here I go again, going “old school,” referencing another Motown mega-hit. This time it is “Everybody Plays the Fool”... Read More →
It’s Not All About You
I’ve been very fortunate in my professional and personal life to have a number of excellent mentors. Many have... Read More →
Sunglasses and Umbrellas
Many years ago a wise man told me that if you move to DC the first things you need... Read More →
“Darlin’ If You Want Me to Be Closer to You, Get Closer to Me”
Makes sense, doesn’t it? But too often we do just the opposite. In our efforts to get closer we... Read More →
Young and Old, It’s All In the Mind
I’m writing about three different people and three different perspectives on life this week. One of these people is... Read More →
Look for Rainbows
I have been wondering recently why I frequently catch myself anticipating the worst case scenario in a given situation,... Read More →