As a psychologist and executive coach, I am always interested to observe the way people demonstrate either good or bad habits

One of the most powerful skills a leader should strive to master is communication. He or she may have brilliant ideas and the

You’ve probably heard the saying, “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” While that traditional wisdom

Empathy is simply defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. We can sometimes feel as though we already

Have you ever seen a Puffer Fish? They’re unimpressive little fish who blow themselves up to big, round, scary-looking creatures when

Do you have plans to spend some time with the people you care about the most? If not, stop what you are doing right now

Holidays have a way of magnifying everything – both negative and positive. Whatever is happy, beautiful and fun seems even

Having trouble getting ahead at work? Research reveals that the higher you go on the career ladder the greater

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday I want to encourage you to remember five critical keys to a life well lived.

Man, have you seen the news lately? As if you could miss it…

It has been a brutal year, politically speaking.

How do you respond when things don’t go your way or you don’t get what you want? The current news is filled

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 are vital to the expression of who you are, what you think and feel and how you relate to others

While helping clients navigate the pain and frustration associated with some of their most important relationships I often hear a very familiar phrase,

I am so pleased that my good friend and colleague, David Towne, accepted my invitation to write today's

People go to great lengths these days to get healthy. Americans spend billions of dollars on the latest workout equipment,

Many of us are rather proud of ourselves when we are able to deliver a snappy come-back in a conversation.

Last week my daughter Kristen and son-in-law Kyle welcomed their first child, Clayton James, into the world, giving me

People who are facing difficulties sometimes choose to talk with a “professional” about it – a psychologist, physician

Difficult people are everywhere. You can find them at work, in your neighborhood, at the local store, in government offices,