Between the Horizons

Between the Horizons If you were standing on the edge of the ocean and looking out over a calm sea; how far is it between you and the horizon – that line that marks the edge of the world? The precise answer is based on some crazy mathematical formula including...

What Say Ye?

What Say Ye? You need not look far to realize that while the song may proclaim this “The most wonderful time of the year” the truth of the matter is something quite different. Listening to neighbors, friends, the media, even the venerable Oprah Winfrey,...

“Yes, but…” Life’s Two-Word Anesthetic

Recently a gentleman walked up to me after hearing me speak at a meeting and asked: “Can you coach anyone?” “Yes,” I replied, “anyone who wants to be coached that is.” I went on to explain that if a wife is sending me her grumpy husband saying “FIX HIM!” the odds are...

Secrets for Navigating the Graduate's Quandary

Be willing to be wrong about your limits, so that you can be right about your possibilities.” —Alan Cohen Whether you are graduating from high school, college, graduate school or even a career as you enter retirement, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the future....

To Brag or Not To Brag

If you don’t brag about yourself, who will? Your mom? Unfortunately, our society has taught us that bragging is bad, rude or conceited. I would agree, if it’s being used to insult or put down another, or to appear superior, or arrogant. If, however, bragging is done...