After nearly four hours in the car, we arrived at our rental home, nestled in the trees just outside of Williamsburg, Virginia. The three of us—my niece, Ellei, my wife, Yvette, and I—were there to enjoy some time together and participate in the Patriot triathlon over...
Every Tuesday morning, Jeff, a local farmer, drops off nearly thirty dozen eggs on our front porch. Carefully situated orders of anywhere between two and eight dozen eggs line the sides of the porch in plastic bags, each with a name taped to the side. Throughout the...
Are you frustrated with having to repeat yourself constantly? Do your employees seem to be not listening to you? If so, try this practical technique for ensuring that what you’re saying is heard. This technique is also helpful for getting others to stop repeating...
Do you have folks on your team who show up and do a good-enough job, but lack the enthusiasm and added accountability for bringing Their best? Have you tired to get them to see that there’s more they can bring to the table, and way more they can get out of their...
Rolling over onto my left side in the early morning on May 20, 2021, I felt awkwardness around my left ear. Turns out, it was numb. But why? I knew I was dealing with some tension, but who isn’t? I called an acupuncturist and my doctor in search of solutions. Bracing...
It was 9am on August 18, 2021, when Lisa, the curator of TEDx LehighRiver, suggested that I might fill in for a speaker who had to back out last minute. The TEDx event was scheduled for September 13th, with rehearsals on the 12th. Aside from the fact that three weeks...
