Jettison Justification

This week’s topic: Jettison Justification We have all justified something that we should not have. Sometimes it is to save face, at others it is to deflect blame. In any event, it is not healthy for us or our organizations. We would all agree that we learn more...

Take Persuasive Pauses

Our topic this week: Take persuasive pauses The holidays are upon us. For most, that is beneficial; for some, this is a time of increased activity and stress from being pulled in multiple directions simultaneously. What should be a time of celebration and joy can turn...

Weekly Wisdom

Weekly Wisdom:  Discard discord One of the worst obstacles to accomplishing anything in this life is discord.  In music, discord is a lack of harmony between notes.  Long story short, you know it when you hear it! Between people, discord is lack of...

Weekly Wisdom: “Expunge the Bunk”

Welcome to Weekly Wisdom!  We will explore ways to make your life simpler and better (because simplest is often best!) “Expunge the Bunk” This phrase comes to us from the Army Chief of Staff during World War II, General of the Army George C. Marshall. ...

Weekly Wisdom: Foment Forbearance

Welcome to Weekly Wisdom!  We will explore ways to make your life simpler and better (because simplest is often best!) Foment Forbearance Forbearance has had a tough time since ‘social’ media gave us tools to strike back at whomever and whatever we choose in the...