How do you stay grounded? I just conducted a Google search on "staying grounded" that returned over 4.7 million results. I suspect the phrase means wildly different things to different people, depending on the context. For me, being grounded refers to first knowing who I am at my core - knowing what is most important …
Leap Year Lesson #253: You Can’t Save the World, So Be Wise in Who Or What You Help
I went to the Kentucky Humane Society today to meet a dog named Angel. She came from Laurel County, KY where her owner and the owner's daughter were killed in a March tornado. Angel and her three canine companions were chained to trees during the tornado and survived. The other dogs have found homes, but …
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Leap Year Lesson #252: You’re Responsible For Your Own Decisions
I'm tired of hearing people blame others for things. In our current toxic political climate, for example, blame is thrown around far more than taking responsibility to make things better. At my work a few years ago, some in leadership frequently repeated the phrase "It's not my fault, but it is my problem." They wanted …
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Leap Year Lesson #251: Value is Relative
One of the fun things I'm doing during my time off from work this week is visiting some pizza places I've never been to before. Sunday afternoon my wife and I went to Mellow Mushroom Pizza in St. Matthews, KY. It was tasty and had a great atmosphere, but was too pricey to suit us, …
Leap Year Lesson #250: It’s Satisfying to Challenge Yourself and Succeed
I completed a major 100-day goal today. On June 4, my company, Humana, started a 100 Day Dash for employees. Over 14,000 signed up to participate in an effort to track their steps with a pedometer. Many joined teams as I did. I suspect most had some personal goal in mind. The overall corporate goal …
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