Lyle Lovett is a country performer. I would call him a singer but it’s the poetry of his songs that sets him apart. I was reading an account of an interview. He said this: “I got into a significant scrape with a bull of mine. My leg was broken. Really, it’s a miracle I can […]

According to researchers, one of the most important factors to having a fully engaged work force is based upon the degree an employee feels understood and appreciated. The study goes further to say that the reason most people don’t express appreciation more is that it can feel “fake.”  It made me think of baseball. I […]

I found a management tip by Harvard Business Review on “giving feedback” that I would like to share with you. Here are the guidelines: Be specific. Feedback needs to be actionable. Use concrete examples to back up your conclusions. Avoid generalized character attacks. Instead, describe the behavior. (My thought: We usually classify the people around […]

I’ve been saying “Merry Christmas” with purpose this year. My faith is rooted in the birthday of Jesus. I determined this year to not default to a cursory Merry Christmas, a seasonal substitute for “have a good day” as I move on. Instead, I’ve been striving for a bit more connection. This year, when I […]