"Chicken Fat": Exploring Black and White
People will praise the virtues of chicken fat in soups and stews, but I know better. In my book, chicken fat is both fowl and foul. That...
On Loss, and Compassion
My uncle was 37 when he lost his legs. The sight of him hobbling across the asphalt driveway and into our house, his salt-and-pepper hair...
Elevating People Skills
Despite its advantages, social media often screams with self-absorbed postings, and hyperreactions well outside the bounds of personal...
How Luck Shaped My Life
It had been quite some time since I carefully read the Declaration of Independence, so I recently decided to do so. Like life itself,...
When Beliefs Change: Lessons from Alaska and a Littered Ravine
Let me tell you a story. A few years ago, five of us, including my sons, Nick and Joe, were hitchhiking around Alaska. We wanted...
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...

