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The Parable of the Lost Son—Wisdom for Every Parent
I recently stumbled across a beautiful song At the Table (YouTube link) by artist Josh Garrels, based on the parable of the lost son (also called the prodigal son). The song brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it. Only recently, after becoming a parent, am...
What Leaders Can Learn from Volunteer Organizations
“All things being equal, people work with people they like and trust. All things not being equal, people still work with people they like and trust.” –John Maxwell Several years ago, when I was a new manager, I was having serious difficulties with a team member so I...
Unjack Yourself—Eliminate Chronic Busyness To Improve Your Health, Your Relationships, and Your Thinking
“Who can make muddy waters clear? Let it be only still, and it will gradually clear itself.” –Lao Tzu, The Tao Te Ching Lao Tzu penned these words more than 2500 years ago, but like all deep wisdom, his words still apply today—perhaps more relevant than ever before. I...
People Who Use More Emojis May Have Higher Emotional Intelligence
“The single biggest problem in human communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” –George Bernard Shaw Thanks to my colleague Dr. Kari Glenn for sharing this study with me. Have you ever received a text message that is so flat or neutral you can’t figure...
How Do You Define Success?
What is your definition of a “successful” life? It’s a question worth thinking about—and continually trying to answer. We are constantly bombarded with false—and unsatisfying—measures of success. So if we don’t take the time to consciously define it for ourselves, it...
Post-Traumatic Growth—8 Personal Practices for Navigating Crisis
Most of you have probably heard of PTSD or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, but you may not have heard of Post-Traumatic Growth. Many people who experience a traumatic event will end up with mental health symptoms like anxiety and depression that can be disabling....
Successful Failures
“Would you like me to give you a formula for success? It’s quite simple, double your rate of failure.” –Thomas Watson (CEO of IBM) I don’t know about you, but I personally hate making mistakes. I hate feeling humiliated, incompetent, or unsuccessful. On the other...
