What does it mean to be biased? Am I biased? Are you biased? If we are honest we must acknowledge that we all have biases. Biases are...

Is it possible for the United States of America to be united again? What will unite us? One year ago I proposed the idea that better...

How do we demonstrate to an audience that we care… about them? First, we seek to understand. Second, we demonstrate empathy.

“I can’t wait until everything returns to normal.” Raise your hand if you’ve heard that sentiment. Or, said it. Or, thought it. What is...

When delivering communication in a crisis, what does your audience need first… an accounting of the facts, or, an expression of empathy...

In today’s world of instant messaging, texting, email, and social media, have we lost the art of having face-to-face conversations?

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The month of February is the time each calendar year that we celebrate love with cards, flowers, and boxes of chocolates. During this...

Over the past three years I have written blog posts listing lessons learned from hosting dozens of family members over the holidays. Last...

Across time there have been many villains who have attempted to rob us of Christmas. Of course, it all started with King Herod (If you...

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A year ago I wrote a blog post titled “2020 Vision,” which opened as follows… "As we enter this century’s decade of the “Roaring 20’s,”...

Is anyone out there lacking motivation? I for one have noticed that the world seems to be in a major slump. The pandemic has zapped us...

In this season of Thanksgiving we are encouraged to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Really? Even in 2020, during a pandemic, one might ask? Yes. Gratitude is needed now, more than ever. How does one achieve such an attitude when there is so much fear, anxiety, division, and uncertainty in our lives? Is it even possible? At times like these, gratitude does not come easily or naturally to most of us, as it tends to be a response to positive circumstances not a perspective we

Around the world, eating together is celebrated. Here are 5 tips for promoting shared meals in celebration of World Food Day.

Unrealistic expectations of perfect family meals can get in the way of achieving them. Don't complicate eating together. Plan. Prepare. Do.

Family meals are more important than ever as the COVID pandemic accentuates the loneliness epidemic. Eating together may enhance longevity.

Sharing my career story recently on several podcasts, I have been reminded how our career journeys take shape and how skills and...

Learn 5 essential qualities of listening an effective communicator will demonstrate. First one? Paying attention.

Effective communication accounts for culture – get 5 tips for creating culturally-focused communication.