235 years ago today our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence from foreign rule. Today is America’s birthday! Despite it’s foibles and flaws, I love this country. The freedom embedded […]
Read MoreWe’ve all seen it happen, more than once. A new team member is hired. Everyone is enthused about her past accomplishments and skill set. She is enthusiastic about her goals […]
Read MoreIt was a pretty simple transaction. I ordered a pedal for my guitar stage rig (check out Chris’ “working musician” life here). It was a “scratch and dent” item, meaning […]
Read MoreThe wildfires in Arizona, USA, these past two weeks have burned nearly 700 square miles. The fires recently moved into New Mexico. As of this weekend, fire crews indicate the […]
Read More“Thank you for your service.” I was traveling back from a week-long conference. I’d been on my feet for three days straight. I’d signed my book for dozens of folks […]
Read MoreYears ago I discovered something about organizations and policy creation. The client was a municipal government – city, not county or state. I was teaching a leadership program and participants […]
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