I have been struggling lately to find my reason for being in the golden years of my life. Sure, I want to continue to be a good husband, father, and grandfather, but I am referring to my raison d’être, the reason/justification for my existence in society from now till the end of my days. I […]
Wisdom Nuggets: Things I’ve Learned Mostly the Hard Way Read More »
A year ago this past December, the quarterback of my high school football team died. He was 65. Gillain-Barre had paralyzed him and he developed blood clots that ultimately killed him by causing a stroke. I had just spoken to him over the phone a month before. He was excited and planning to do another
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People often confuse leadership and management. Management is about organization and efficiency. Leadership is about human interaction and motivation, and guiding people toward a shared goal. Young professionals often come into an organization with significant training in management, but very little training in leadership principles. Good organizations are recognizing this and supplementing the development of
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Heather Cox Richardson is a scholar on the history of the Republican Party. She writes about how it went from the anti-slavery party of Lincoln to what it has degenerated into today: An extremist faction. In her interview on Amanpour and Company by Michele Martin, Dr. Richardson offers a fascinating insight into the sad fall
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