The geese really get it! Let us explain . . . In the fall, when you see geese heading south for the winter, you might notice something remarkable. They fly in a “V” formation. There’s a reason for that. As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an uplift for the bird immediately behind it.…
Technology can dramatically improve our personal efficiency. But if we’re not careful, it can quietly reduce our humanity. To truly connect with others, we have to be intentional about how we use technology. Instead of drifting into mindless digital interaction, we can choose meaningful human connection. Sometimes the most powerful step is simply this: disconnect…
Human beings are designed to connect. From the very beginning of our existence, connection has been essential for survival. And today, it’s essential for thriving. Think about this comparison. A two-year-old horse, eagle, or tiger is largely self-sufficient. They can survive on their own. Now think about a two-year-old human. A human child is completely…
From an early age, we both had a knack and a passion for understanding and encouraging people. Youth sports and school leadership roles triggered Lee’s thirst to learn more about leading teams. Julie’s fascination with psychology started in third grade as she followed her father’s readings and her mother’s teachings. We both studied psychology at…
Your best friendswere strangersbefore someonereached out.
All growth occurs when we are uncomfortable. So, act first, then feel the benefits of your actions. Celebrities and famous athletes often tout their “platform” to communicate messages. Well, we all have our own platform called our lives. One small act can change the world of another person … and our world also. Be the…
The warm feeling of well-being that washes over you when you've done something kind isn't just in your head. It's in your brain chemicals, too. Most research on the science behind why kindness makes us feel better has centered around oxytocin. Oxytocin plays a role in forming social bonds. It's tied to making us more…
We spend so much of our lives looking down at our schedules, our deadlines, our problems, our needs, and certainly, at our phones. Meanwhile, people are all around us. People who are hurting. People carrying burdens they rarely speak about. People feeling lonely, uncertain, ashamed, or overwhelmed. People who may simply need someone to notice…
Building healthy, human connections starts with one small act of reaching out. You must go first to take that action. Going first is like tipping the first domino in a long, intricate chain. At first, it’s just one quiet, deliberate, gentle push. But that single act sets everything else in motion. It creates momentum, invites…
Julie and I have been married for over 39 years. Our daughter, Grace, and our son-in-law, Teddy, have been married for just over 39 weeks. It’s a blessing any parent can appreciate—your little princess finding her prince. Although it was different amounts of time, both of our relationships started with being a bit vulnerable. Some…
