by Louis Riggs | Dec 14, 2023 | Weekly Wisdom
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...
by Louis Riggs | Nov 28, 2023 | Weekly Wisdom
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...
by Louis Riggs | Oct 20, 2022 | 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...
by Louis Riggs | Oct 13, 2022 | Weekly Wisdom
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. ...
by Louis Riggs | Oct 6, 2022 | Weekly Wisdom
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...
by admin | Mar 11, 2022 | A Piece of My Mind, Weekly Wisdom
Ben Carson Quote When an atheist called Ben Carson a “moron” for believing in God, Carson had this to say, “I believe I came from God, and you believe you came from a monkey, and you’ve convinced me you’re...