This is my little story about stains I like wearing stained shirts when I am having a little “me time.” Stains remind me about yesterday… and in some cases they remind me about the past several days. In a way, stains are like wearable souvenirs. Stains are also useful: They act like a memory device and they help … More My Stained Glass Shirt
Leaders, we know that talking about your own mental health can be awkward. It was decided a while ago to use code words to help leaders talk about their mental health without really mentioning the words. The Leader’s Guide for Talking About their Mental Health without Ever Having to Use the Words Mental Health. Wherever possible, we … More Mental Health and Leadership: The Leader’s Guide to Talking About Their Personal Voldemort
“When times are good and the ship of state only needs to sail straight, mentally healthy people function well as political leaders. But in times of crisis and tumult, those who are mentally abnormal, even ill, become the greatest leaders. We might call this the Inverse Law of Sanity.” Nassir Ghaemi, PhD I am working … More The Leader’s Mental Health: The Degree from the University of Suffering They Will Never Tell You About
Quiet Leaders may be better Leaders (for some employees). It has been a while since I have added new content on the topic of Quiet Leaders. I have been working on some other pieces and building my writing skills. (aka… sitting around doing nothing) Recently I have become a writer for The Good Men Project and … More Quiet Leaders are Better Leaders?
Good day. Today we are going to be talking about Menopause. Why would we discuss Menopause, you ask? I am 48 and I wonder if Menopause is upon me. (Or upon us… but I probably shouldn’t say that out loud). When I was little, my mother told me that Menopause is a Change of Life. Change of life? Change of … More Menopause Me
I am Super Pumped about having one of my articles picked up by The Good Men Project. The article is about Sarah Thomas, The NFL’s first female referee. I hope you will read the article. Click here for the link to my Good Men Project article. I appreciate any likes or comments on the … More Repost: Not “Just One of the Guys,” Sarah Thomas Is “Just” The NFL’s First Female Official
I remember hiking in Banff, Alberta and I was engrossed in the stunning beauty of the area. I came across a large high ridge meadow with a sign that described how glacial ice had caused the ‘depression’ that created the lake and the meadow. The sign described how rock had been shaved away, exposing the deeper cavities which created space … More Mental Health: The Silent Wait of Depression
“A little free advice: The best advice is never free” I am on a quest. My quest is to become wise. It’s probably not something I will put on my resume or tell all of my friends about. If you talk about wisdom, people think you want to grow your beard and wear sackcloth. … More Wisdom and your Innernet
Justin Bieber is trying to renovate himself. I call it a Biebernovation. The Biebs has done a more than his share of stupid things: Ordering his body guards to ferry him up the Great Wall of China. Egging his neighbor’s home with two dozen eggs. Yes, that is 24 eggs. Allegedly drag racing while under … More The Renovation of Justin Bieber
I wonder if Customer Service should be renamed Customer Serve Us? My wife and I went grocery shopping last weekend. For me, grocery shopping feels a little like going to the dentist: Get there and get through it without too much drooling. We managed to get what we needed and just as we are … More The 20 Words That May Just Save Your Butt
Getting High on Recovery 