self-awareness

The other evening as I came home with my kids, we played one of our games. “I wonder who lives … READ MORE

“It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.” Nope. “It’s not who you know, it’s who knows you.” Not … READ MORE

Skilled craftsman do a certain thing exceptionally well. Their efforts are precise and excellent. Someone who is “skilled” is a … READ MORE

When we are children, we are delightfully un-self-conscious. Then we gradually become obsessed with ourselves: who are we, what are we? … READ MORE

  It is said that on Halloween night, the veil between the world of the living and of the dead is … READ MORE

Holding other people accountable for results is one of the most common challenges managers face. That’s probably because it’s impossible … READ MORE

The other day I watched a neighborhood cat decide to cross the road to go after a bird. It glanced … READ MORE

I like to spend some time each day reading a variety of material, from journal articles in business and I/O psychology, … READ MORE

I had a friend in graduate school, who instead of saying goodbye would say “Don’t go changin’!” Of course time … READ MORE

We have a saying in my family for when life gets snarly: “keep your knees bent.” It’s a nod both … READ MORE