90. Whatever we expect, we get
Her story went something like this: Starting in early childhood the universe began conspiring to make her life a living hell. Her parents were the … Read More
89. Change the frame and the picture changes with it.
I slowly pushed the Kleenex box across the table towards her as soon as that first tear ejected itself from the corner of her eye … Read More
88. To know/not know me is to love/hate me
A few weeks ago there was a “White Power/Anti Racism rally in my city. This is an annual event at which a small group of … Read More
87. What does meaning mean?
A while back a long time client dropped by my office in search of coffee and a chat. His life had gone off on an … Read More
86. We are all gifted when it comes to predicting the future.
The other day I was enjoying a leisurely and extended coffee break in a nearby restaurant with a long time colleague when I became aware … Read More
85. Duvet, Oy Vey
We never know when life is going to mete out the next lesson it deems we need to learn but I have learned certain signs … Read More
84. Of course I know what I want, don’t I?
A few weeks ago I was asked to speak for a few hours on goal setting and planning at a convention. This is a topic … Read More
83. Gotta go get me some culture
Over the course of several meetings with different people in separate organizations spanning a period of many weeks I noticed a recurring theme of how … Read More
82. Hey buddy, can you spare a friend?
A few weeks ago I ran into an old friend. Someone with whom I had lost contact more than 17 years ago. I didn’t actually … Read More
81. I’ll only do it if I have to
I was chatting with a few long time acquaintances recently who are all senior managers in a mid-size North America wide corporation. Their average … Read More