This post is simply a story of an eventful Saturday night at the Ross house - no deep lessons to take away here, just an accounting of one of those events you hope never happens. It was Saturday evening and I was in my man cave with my dog, Callie. I was reading the Bible in …
Category: Humor
I’m Thankful for Humor
I've had some good laughs in the past few days - some with my team at work, some online, some at home. Laughter is healthy, both physically and emotionally. Over time I've written several blog posts related to humor, and I'm compelled to do so again as I reflect on some of the highlights of …
Leap Year Lesson #162: Find Fun in Failure
What are some reactions people have after failing at something? Several possibilities come to mind: You can learn from it, shrug it off and go on your way; You can let it embarrass you, devastate you or inhibit your future attempts at similar endeavors; You can get mad about it; You can blame it on …
Leap Year Lesson #128: Appreciate the Wit in Humor If Not the Message
As one who enjoys witty political cartoons regardless of the message communicated, it is easy for me to laugh at cartoons that poke fun at people and causes I care about. I may not agree with the message delivered, but I still appreciate the wit. That makes all the difference in how I react inwardly …
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Leap Year Lesson #117: Humor Can Be an Indicator of a Healthy Team
There are different ways to evaluate how well a team fits together at work. There is the obvious measure of whether they get the work done that they are expected to do. What are their goals and how successfully do they accomplish them? Without that, other means of evaluation don't matter much. In addition to …
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