Note: I wrote the following on March 15 after a visit with a friend in the hospital, thinking that it would be the last time I saw him this side of heaven. He defied the odds and remained with us for nearly two more months, allowing me the opportunity to visit him again. Still, I …
Tag: Priorities
Making Values-Based Decisions
How do you make work-related decisions? Do you fly by the seat of your pants and do what seems expedient at the moment? Do you go down the easiest path? the hardest one? Do you do what you think will get you the most attention, glory and upward mobility in the organization? Do you have …
2013 Goals Update – April 6
With 2013 now 1/4 complete, it's time to report on how I'm doing with the many goals I set for the year. My first post for 2013 on January 1 is where I shared 11 goals divided into the categories of body, mind and spirit. Reporting on my progress here helps hold me accountable, so …
For Such a Time as This
At my company, we have many discussions and activities related to the subject of well-being. Most of these are related to the health dimension of well-being, but we still acknowledge and work toward improving well-being in other areas as well, such as security, belonging, and purpose. This post addresses a little about the purpose dimension …
Lessons From American Idol
My wife and I have enjoyed watching American Idol for years. I missed the first season, but have been a big fan since then. Now that we're into the phase where America votes weekly on who remains, I thought it might be nice to reflect on some of the many lessons that can come from …
