A Little More Optimism

Last night I posted on Facebook, the following: Sorry but the increasingly common “surround yourself with only positive people” guidance seems to ignore two things. First, the strongest optimism is developed internally. Second, if the “positive...

Nothing Mystic about Optimism

As I continue my deliberate and discerning road to reclaim optimal health, I am reminded of optimism and its importance in living life.  Beyond my personal journey, we are living in interesting times.  Consider Brazil.  Or India.  Here in North America.  Europe.  Or...

Morale and the Force of Character

Here’s an interesting read on ways to kill morale… worth the read.  That being said, my greatest mentors in leadership and life over the years have shared one common piece of wisdom. Focus on the do’s; not the don’ts.  For every thou shalt not,...

Engaging Youth, Education, Tech and Character

This is what I call an In My Humble Opinion but with Hard Earned Experience post.  Over the last few days, I found myself in several conversations around “kids and tech in the classroom”.  And I get it.  Technology and social media have created a force...

The Humanity and Nobility of Leadership

An interesting read is all I will say, first off.  Have a read and a reflection; a good reflection.  Considering the humanities as a strategic source for organizational leadership… IMHO, indeed… it is time, again. I say again, in part, because of our...