We went dress shopping at the mall recently. Two of our nieces got married this fall, so there was pressure to find the right dress...
Comparing ourselves to others often results in envy. This sometimes drives us to get better, but has significant downsides. Understanding how envy and empathy work...
The most effective leaders do a year-end review. Here are three approaches, including the one that I use. Doing a year-end review will take you...
It was a little thing, compared to everything that’s happened this year. I’m grateful for so much. Our daughter got married, our son told us...
Sharing “origin” stories and family narratives makes a family stronger. The holidays are an especially good time to make this happen. Whether you’re asking the...
Yuval Noah Harari maintains that the greatest threat to freedom is the myth of free will. This episode examines free will to understand how we...
Two of my favorite authors are Adam Grant and Simon Sinek. I have recommended their books on my Two for Tuesday emails. I find them...
Effective leaders are able to say what they believe while giving others the freedom to disagree. The Gottman Institute offers four rules to guide political...
Criticism, Contempt, Defensiveness and Stonewalling are signs that a relationship is going downhill. Maintaing self-differentiation and a non-anxious presence can turn things around. Show Notes:...