A Thanksgiving State of Mind
It’s a busy week. Aren’t they all? For me, it’s time to step back. I find that if I don’t take the time to reflect on my desired state of...
Immaturity Markers: Regulating Unhelpful Behaviors
No matter what your age, gender, race, wealth status, or level of accomplishment, one important feature of growing up is this...
Relationship Triangles in the Family Business
Tristan and his younger brother, Cedric, work in a real estate business founded and led by their dad, Ken. Tristan sees himself as an...
"Bio #2"
You’re familiar, I’m sure, with Bio #1. That’s the one you write to impress the world. It’s a common bio that captures accomplishments....
Leaders: Study What Counts
If you are a dedicated leader, you are in learning mode all the time. Are you studying what counts the most? The summer is an excellent...
"Un-Humility"
Mike Sukowsky stood Over a rough hewn table In his backyard, His 74-year-old Left arm in a sling, His body in Everyday pain From old...
Towards Deeper Friendships
Many years ago, a high-profile client approaching retirement asked if I would meet with his spouse to hear her observations about his...
Respecting Our Dogs
I wonder if you can assess a person’s emotional health by watching how they treat dogs. Dogs provide us with companionship, soothe us...
Avoid Getting Lost: Know the Terrain, Start with Yourself
I got lost. It happened on a solo kayak trip in the lower Bahamas, between the Caribbean and the Atlantic. I didn’t know much about...
The Truth About Lying
Diogenes seeking an honest man (18th century painting by Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein) When asked why he went around with a lamp in...