Lost: A Popular Culture Moment

Lost: A Popular Culture Moment

Lost: A Popular Culture Moment Okay, I admit it… I do love the television program “Lost”. What a fun, complex, provocative, somewhat exhausting weekly escape. Now in its fifth season, viewers first met the “Losties” when their plane...
Life on the Highway

Life on the Highway

Life on the Highway I just returned home from a very restorative trip. Spouse and kid went to the in-laws’ beach house (affectionately called the Hunter hotel) and I went to California for a wide range of visits with extended family up and down the state. The reunion...
Just Curious…

Just Curious…

Just Curious… When are we ever not in a relationship? Think about it. People, spouses, friends, children, siblings, neighbors, teammates, colleagues, in-laws, staff members, our pets, and clients. And then there’s money, nature, homes, illness, cars,...
It’s What You Do!

It’s What You Do!

It’s What You Do! Lead. Manage. Facilitate.Strategize. Listen. Solicit. Measure. Work. Participate. Share. Talk. Challenge. Direct. Shape. Govern. Grow. Learn. Process. Evaluate. Mentor. Coach. Counsel. Recruit. Plan. Schedule. Write. Send. Create. Implement....
It’s (not) the Economy, Stupid!

It’s (not) the Economy, Stupid!

It’s (not) the Economy, Stupid! There is a common theme of blame and dis-empowerment in our culture today–“It’s the economy”– that we use to let ourselves off the hook for failing to deliver on our goals. Blame the economy! I get...
Is There Comedy in the Tragedy?

Is There Comedy in the Tragedy?

Is There Comedy in the Tragedy? The global economy in a tailspin. Wars. Invasions. Climate change. Disease. Hate crimes. Intolerance. Soaring costs of oil, medication, tuition and daycare, groceries. High unemployment and the incalculable negative impact on families....