Every New Year, we look forward to starting the year off right. I was no different. I’d get all pumped up to spend more quality time with Dennis and the girls. But life throws a curveball, or two – work projects, conferences, interruptions, guilt, you name it. It’s like the universe saying, “I don’t think […]
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Early in my career, I learned that employers have particular preferences for prospective employees. Resume-writing gurus and job placement organizations shared these “best-in-class” attributes. These include the famous: team player ability to work without supervision hard working diligent conscientious attention to detail ability to multi-task good communicator Looking at it now, of course that would
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My Dad was a huge railroad and model railroad enthusiast. Growing up as a boy in the 1930’s and 1940’s, he had the opportunity to experience the railroad in its heyday. His uncle handled operation and oversight for a freight depot on the Illinois Central Railroad line. He often told us of the adventures during
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As a kid, I loved the TV series Mission Impossible. Each episode opened with: the lighting of a fuse the fuse burning across the screen unforgettable mood music – – dum dum da da dum dum da da dum dum lead agent, Jim Phelps, finding a hidden tape recorder with the mission the greeting =
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What’s your word of the year? I know many people select a word for the year. Many selections seem altruistic or idealistic or represent some future goal. What do individuals or organization do after they select the word? Is it just a conversation starter or a way to invoke a feeling of forward movement and
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As far back as I can remember, my heart was drawn to helping others. I was often the one to lighten the load, give the extra hug, or try to make someone laugh. Sitting together to help others “figure things out” is my jam. I remember volunteering in first grade to write for a girl
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There isn’t a day that goes by without headlines, posts, or conversations centering on the human state. This is a common concern that answers, “How are we doing?” Today’s most common descriptors include disconnected, disenfranchised*, disengaged, misunderstood, struggling, and quiet quitting*. We talk about it or hear about it every day. Take for example a
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I’ve seen many movies depicting someone in distress and a hero swooping in to “save the day.” Ah…the glamor of being a superhero. I don’t know about you, but I can’t help thinking about whether, given the same circumstances, I would run to the rescue. I’d like to think I would, but, realistically, it might
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Anyone who knows me understands that I am always busy. I have lots of personal and professional projects going at any one time. I readily take on new endeavors and love the new ideas and challenges they bring. The pace and volume really energize me. You know…” never a dull moment.” I know some of
We meet many people throughout our lives through family, work, and community. Not all encounters are equal. Some people come and go with little impact. Others pass by but leave a lasting impression. Some encounters last a lifetime. What determines which one prevails? Does length of time with an individual matter? What about commonality of
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