Living in the extreme

In the intricate web of life, our journey is punctuated by moments of exhilarating highs and disheartening lows. These emotional peaks and valleys often mirror the degree of our involvement and dedication. The deeper we immerse ourselves in a situation, the more...

Stepping up

The advancement of tools and applications has enabled us to step up and focus on the higher skills and value we bring.  Recall when an adding machine was necessary to total up a large sum of numbers, then recheck them and seek out transposition errors. Or the need to...

Feedback that inspires

Warren Buffet’s wisdom resonates: “Praise specifically, criticize generally.” In fostering growth, detailed appreciation ignites motivation. While broad critique may demoralize, targeted feedback empowers progress. Uplift through precise...

Bell bottoms and cathode ray televisions

They were once very advanced, cool, and reflective of now. The success of bell bottoms and cathode ray televisions. The rage, the hype, the demand. Yet, we could not imagine existing, let alone thriving, being in the business of either. They are no longer relevant nor...

Color of our coats

In the American Civil War, the opposing sides were distinguished by the color of their coats: gray for the South and blue for the North. Though they appeared similar, they were engaged in a battle. While most of us may not be at war in the traditional sense, we fight...