How to Respond to Your "Lion"
You’ve probably heard the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” While that traditional wisdom
Why You Want to Develop More Empathy
Empathy is simply defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. We can sometimes feel as though we already
How to Be Good and Angry Over Politics and Other Stuff
Man, have you seen the news lately? As if you could miss it…
It has been a brutal year, politically speaking.
When You Don't Get Your Way
How do you respond when things don’t go your way or you don’t get what you want? The current news is filled
Do You Listen With Your Eyes?
It was a normal night in the Towne home. I came home from work tired, hungry, and needing a safe haven to sit and be quiet.
WORDS: Key to Home Improvement
Words are vital to the expression of who you are, what you think and feel and how you relate to others
How Leaders Bring Out the Best in Others
The measure of a great leader is not how high up the ladder someone goes by stepping on others.
Do You Struggle with Difficult People?
Difficult people are everywhere. You can find them at work, in your neighborhood, at the local store, in government offices,
Family Business Mistakes #3, #4 and #5
In my recent blogs we’ve explored some reasons that family owned and operated businesses have problems and how it’s generally
Family Business Mistake #2
In my last blog I shared that one of the most common mistakes that can cause problems in a family-owned business is the absence of clearly defined rules,
Family Business Mistake #1
In my last blog I talked about one of the core issues underlying most internal challenges faced by family-owned businesses
Is Your Family Business Making these Common Mistakes?
Owning a family business can have some great benefits. For example, you already know the strengths and weaknesses
How Do I Get My Husband to Help Around the House? Part III
In my first two posts addressing the question of how to get your husband to help around the house, I talked about two key components to the answer.
How Do I Get My Husband to Help Around the House? Part II
Today I will continue to respond to Sandy’s question related to how she can get her husband to help around the house.
How Do I Get My Husband to Help Around the House? Part I
How do I get my spouse to help around the house? I’ve been married for 15 years and I still don’t know how to solve this problem. What can I do?” – (Sandy L.)
How to Effectively Motivate Employees
In his book, Linchpin, Seth Godin reports on a survey conducted by author Richard Florida. Florida and his research team gave twenty-thousand
Simple Steps to Improving Workplace Relationships
If you are employed by a business or organization, there is a good chance you spend a lot of time with other staff members,
10 Things Great Communicators Do Well
Author, Judson Edwards, identified several universal principles that great communicators practice on a regular basis.
5 Keys to Inspiring Your Team
If it’s your job to lead a team of employees or volunteers, it can be a bit unnerving to know that the buck stops on your desk

