The Kindness Trap

A quick note to those who are too kind, even at the expense of organizational discord. When we follow our heart, and let our kindness get in the way of efficiency and effectiveness, everyone loses. Please don’t stop being kind. Just ensure that … [Read more...]

A Delicate Balance

How does one balance the needs of the business against the needs of the individual? How does one maintain the integrity of the process, while showing compassion to those that may be reassigned? There are no easy answers. Feelings get hurt. People … [Read more...]

Humility

I came across a quote that really resonated with me: Humility is not thinking less of yourself, it is thinking of yourself less – C.S.Lewis Brilliant. Insightful. Profound. While humility has not been one of my strong suits, over time, the focus … [Read more...]

The Turtle & the Butterfly

“Sometimes I am a social butterfly, meeting and talking to everyone. Most of the time, however, I am like the turtle — I hide in my shell”. That was a unique insight from my son. As I get a older, outside my students and my craft, I am turning … [Read more...]