Bright Spots: A Simple Way to Navigate Challenges
We all encounter challenges of one size or another on a daily basis. Many are somewhat insignificant while others can seem confusing, dark and insurmountable.
It's a Boy!
Last week my daughter Kristen and son-in-law Kyle welcomed their first child, Clayton James, into the world, giving me
If You Care, You Can Help!
People who are facing difficulties sometimes choose to talk with a “professional” about it – a psychologist, physician
Do You Worry About What People Think?
It’s been said that more people are held captive in the prison of their own minds than in all the jail cells in the world… and
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,
Are You Addicted to Approval?
Did you know that the less compelled you are to prove yourself to others in order to gain their approval, the more peaceful you will feel inside?
Why Do Toxic Employees Keep Their Jobs?
I spend a good deal of my time helping companies and organizations keep people problems from becoming business problems.
Failure Doesn’t Exist – Only Outcomes
I talk to people every day who tell me that they don’t know how to overcome their fear of failure. Because of their fear they often
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.)
When your Spouse Wants Out of the Marriage - Part II
Last time we introduced you to the first two steps of my recommended five-step response to when your spouse wants out of the marriage,
When your Spouse Wants Out of the Marriage - Part I
“I care about you… but I’m just not in love with you anymore.” These are some of the most chilling words a person can hear,
Is Truthfulness Overrated?
Is truthfulness a character trait that is way overrated? Has it gone out of style? If you believe much of what you hear in the media you might conclude that it is.
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
Ten Commitments of Great Parents
At one time or another, nearly every parent says, “I wish my children came with a set of instructions!” While none of us can claim to

