Decrease the Pressure = Increase the Traction Let me begin by saying that I don’t think anyone should drive on the beach for anything less than an emergency. I recognize others feel differently. One of these people… Read More
2 People Meet = 6 People Present: What to Do When You’re Perplexed, Agitated, or Aggravated by Those Around You This past week my attention was caught by a quote from psychologist and philosopher, William James: “Whenever two people meet, there are really six people present. There is each man… Read More
Anatomy of a Crummy Apology (and How it Could Be Improved) I write a lot about apologizing because I think it is an important, and under-rated skill. Important because—when done well—apologies cause people to forgive: to give as they did before.… Read More
Sometimes Perfection is Messy… Greetings and salutations, it’s wonderful to reconnect in 2021. If you’ve been receiving the Wow for a while you know each year I pick a theme I hope will serve… Read More
What Would Success Look Like? As some of you may remember, in 2019 I spent time training at the Edward Lowe Foundation. Among the many things I learned was the value of asking clarifying questions… Read More
Beware “The Rush to Resolution” (Is there Real—or Desired—Urgency?) As I’m guessing was the case with many of you, I woke up on December 1st with a tiny geyser of hope in my heart, “Hurray! 2020 is almost over!”… Read More
“We Interrupt this Thanksgiving…” Those of you old enough to recall watching television programs in a scheduled way may remember hearing the announcement, “We interrupt our program to bring you this important message…” After… Read More
Catalyze Complaints: Turn Your Complaints (and Others’) into Coping, Calm, or Conquest If your days are anything like mine, it’s possible that you run through a daily internal—or external—litany of complaints… your job is making you nutty, your family is unappreciative, your… Read More
Don’t Disconnect: Do Your Actions Back Up Your Words? Some of you may remember my post from a few weeks ago talking about a client who was anxious to prove to his higher-ups that he was ripe for promotion.… Read More
The Eyes Have It   As you know, “The ayes have it,” is how a majority rule is announced. This post is about our physical eyes, however—and of the extra work they can do… Read More