On this Thankful Thursday, I’m thankful I live in America. I hope you are, too! We just finished a free election. There will be an orderly transition from one leader to another. Maybe you’re delighted. Maybe you’re horrified. But, like me, you probably woke up last week, and not much had changed. That’s the thing […]

“Surround yourself with people who are inspired, excited, and grateful. Those three types will determine your future.” – Ray Lewis, NFL Hall of Famer November is Thanksgiving month, and I was challenged to write a note about “Thanksgiving” each Thursday of the month. So, here goes. Today, I’m thankful for my career. For 41 years, […]

According to researchers, one of the most critical factors for a fully engaged workforce is how understood and appreciated employees feel. Yet, many hold back from expressing appreciation at work because it can sometimes feel “fake.” This insight made me think of baseball. Growing up, I played mostly first base and did some pitching. One […]

One of our colleagues, Doug McLaulin, shared this thought-provoking message: “Imagine that you had won the following prize in a contest: Each morning, your bank would deposit $86,400.00 into your private account for your use. However, this prize has rules, just as any game does. The first set of rules: Everything you didn’t spend during […]