The New York Times column, “Gadgetwise: Getting Smart about Personal Technology” recently featured an article by Jenna Wortham. I was struck by the topic: “Newfound Use for the iPhone: Sleep Aid”.
A few nights ago, I found myself tossing and turning in bed for hours, unable to still my mind and settle down for the night. I debated reading a book, watching TV or flipping open my laptop to find a…
What happens when you let someone in on the secret of your gratitude?
The senior leadership team of the hospital had invited me to participate in a one day retreat. The CEO and his team were getting away from the hospital for time to re-group.
Yes, there was a bit of tension. I was invited to facilitate a leadership development session. Trust had become an issue. On top of that,…
How well are you connecting with life?
Room 224 of St. Francis Hospital is right across from the nurse’s station. The door was open so I went in; however, I did not recognize the patient.
No one was in the room; the patient’s name was not posted on the white board with the other erasable bits of information. So, I stepped across the hall to check with the nurse to…
Who do you owe a debt of gratitude?
There really are no “self-made” men or women. That’s an illusion at best and self-deception at worst.
As a nation we celebrated “Memorial Day” yesterday…Wikipedia helps us remember the origin and why of the day.
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known…
Over the weekend I heard my friend, Jon Middendorf speak in Oklahoma City. His message was a great question: “Is life a game or a gift?” As I reflected on this question I began to connect it the life of a leader.
What happens when leadership becomes a game?
