Be repetitive to succeed

Our ability to master any craft or remember a set of details requires repetition. Learning a new skill or technique and adopting a process all require repetition. Recall learning the times’ table when you were young or the capital cities of countries. We...

Role models, not only mentors

Organizations invest heavily in mentor programs to develop young leaders and guide individuals with their careers. While mentors can be helpful, it is inevitably not sufficient for an aspiring individual in their development. It is simple to have someone to tell us...

Beware of bears

While most interactions do occur with little drama or consternation, why is it that for many, the focus is on interactions that produce some drama? For some, this is almost a hobby of sorts. Yet drama does not exist unless fueled and provided with an audience to...

When virtues become a vice

Being good and doing good for others is something we need more of. Those who are kind, giving, selfless, considerate, thoughtful, humble, etc., are individuals who can enrich our lives through their virtues. Yet, it can become a vice for the giver and recipient. At...

Welcome criticism

When we were at school, we likely did not appreciate the failing or poor grades we received in any class and the ongoing persistence from our teachers to improve. Similarly, playing a sport where the coach gives guidance and perpetually corrects the player to enhance...