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Are You Curious?
The notion of intellectual curiosity came up during my keynote last week. In a brief exercise around culture and values a woman in the audience...
Mother’s Day Surprise
There is nothing quite like being there. Present. There are certain times where being there can be the best present. So, after finishing up in...
It’s Just Lunch
I am committed to at least 3 meetings a week simply designed to further develop a meaningful relationship. Nobody is closing, rather, it is merely...
Resignation Day
She walked into the coffee shop this morning right on time. Just like I expected. I had heard a lot about her through our shared...
Happy Birthday Mom
Dear Mom, I wanted you to know that I am thinking about you today. I know you'll be reading this. Supporting me the way you...
The Inconvenient Choice
It is easy to let convenience drive decisions even when our underlying instinct and internal compass is whispering that an alternate choice would serve us...
What do you miss the most?
Toward the end of last week I was enjoying the sunshine and scenery on Coronado Island. Thursday evening my client/host and I met for a...
Don’t Forget To Turn Around And Enjoy The View
I checked into the Hotel Del Coronado last night. Exhausted from a wonderful 48 whirlwind that included keynotes for CUPA and SHRM and so many...
Tis the Season (for a great Conference)
Spring is here. After a long Minnesota winter it is very welcome. But that isn't the season I am most excited about. Nope. I am...
The Free Burrito & My Restaurateur
Prompted recently by a little healthy dieting competition with my brother (inspired by The 4 Hour Body) Chipotle started to become part of the lunchtime...
Forgiveness
Forgiveness is powerful. It can be a tremendous gift. It can relieve a tremendous burden. It is almost always necessary for a relationship to endure....
The Dynamic Duo Strikes Again – Best Friends at Work Part 2
Over the holidays while traveling home from Minneapolis to Cleveland I had such an elevated airline/airport experience I shared the story here. The genesis of...