The most important thing I do at work is to listen. I don’t build things or create tangible products. I help people change. The nature of change is invisible, all ingredients lying deep within the soul of a person. Sometimes I kid myself into thinking that I am uniquely skilled and responsible to help people change. The truth is anyone...[ read more ]
What happens after the honeymoon that turns dreamy-eyed lovesick people into bitter enemies? The origin of the honeymoon can be traced back to early Scandinavian cultures where a honey-based liquor called Mead was regularly consumed for wedding celebrations. After the ceremony guests would send the new couple off with a month's supply of Mead. The hope was that for at...[ read more ]
I suppose it is an unusual pairing of words...Monday, Courage. During the tough seasons of my life I ended most weeks crawling into the weekend. Desperate for escape and sanctuary, the weekend was my time to recuperate before starting a new round Monday morning. I remember staying up late on Sunday night trying to hold back time from dragging me...[ read more ]