Yes, for now

Saying “yes” opens doors to connection. Saying “no” slams them shut. This tension sits at the heart of human interaction. Tim David’s research reveals why “yes” is the ultimate magic word – it’s hardwired into our...

Want my feedback first

President Kennedy’s ExComm team faced a pivotal moment during the Cuban Missile Crisis. When Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara aggressively pushed his view, Kennedy stopped him with a gentle “Bob, may I share a different perspective?” That small...

My way: the silent saboteur

Inevitably, we believe that the way we do most things is the best way. How often do you find that the work of others does not meet your expectations and specifications? Less than perfect is a standard we unknowingly set when we expect it ‘my way.’ Since our...

A full conversation

Conversations happen daily and regularly, and some have no bearing on us other than being merely connections between humans. Yet, some discussions have a direct impact. We hear what is said, but then do we? Or do we hear what we choose to listen to? What remains...

It’s your call

Who reached out last? Does it matter? Reflect for a moment: when did you initiate contact last, not out of necessity, but to foster connection? With leadership, is it enough to declare an open door, or does actual leadership call for stepping through it first?...