It is the most natural thing in the world to be self-centered - from the time we enter the world completely dependent on others (yet focused only on our needs), to the time we draw our final breath (most likely still clinging to what we want). It's natural. But not everything natural is good. As …
Tag: Relationships
Work Relationships
I've had the good pleasure of working with many great people through the years. I've been on teams that got along well, enjoyed each other, helped each other, and befriended one another outside of work while accomplishing much for the business. Such experiences have fostered long-term relationships that carry on long after we no longer …
I’m Thankful For My Friends
My Facebook profile says that I have 353 friends. My LinkedIn profile claims 614 connections. I think we all know the number of true friends among those is barely double digits. I am thankful for many great relationships with colleagues past and present, with so many people from my years growing up in Winchester, Kentucky that I'm …
I’m Thankful For My Family
Many of you have probably seen others posting daily notes on social media this month about things they are thankful for. Perhaps you, too, are sharing your "30 Days of Thankfulness" messages publicly. The timing of the thankfulness theme is tied to the American holiday of Thanksgiving. I have not done that, but it would …
Reconciliation
A few weeks ago I saw a Facebook post from someone I follow that read: "Whoever apologizes first is bravest. Whoever forgives first is strongest. Whoever forgets first is happiest." A Web search will reveal other slight variations of the quote. I'm not sure to whom the quote should be attributed, but it's wise regardless of …
