How do I motivate my team, my kids, my spouse, my anyone? It’s an age-old question with a myriad of different answers ... too many to even summarize here. So, in our information-overloaded world, let me boil it down to this. If you want to motivate, then appreciate. We do more for those who appreciate us. The…
Julie and I have been married for over 38 years. Our daughter, Grace, and our son-in-law, Teddy, have been married for just over 38 days, but the joy on their faces tells me they are on their way to 38 years too. It’s a blessing any parent can appreciate—your little princess finding her prince. Although…
*** Enjoy this sneak peek excerpt from our upcoming book on Restoring Human Connection in a Digital World*** We have a design conflict. Humans are designed to connect for survival, and ultimately, to thrive. Technology, particularly social technology, is designed to keep you engaged with your full attention on the screen. As a result, you cannot pay…
To add to your weekend reflection…. Hugging the Mirrorby Cameron Colanlight shines at its own speedtime moves at something in betweenhere in the moments where they meet, the soul is freedthere where life shineson the leaf getting the light it needs,on the wound getting the care it needs,on the root getting the water it needs,on…
*** Enjoy this sneak peek excerpt from our upcoming book on Restoring Human Connection in a Digital World *** 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…
A few years back, we took a family vacation to Greece, which ended in Santorini. It’s a dreamy place where the water is blue, the buildings are white, and the sun is beaming. As with many things in life, we know the right thing to do, but we fail to do it. In this case, I…
*** Enjoy this sneak peek excerpt from our upcoming book on Restoring Human Connection in a Digital World *** 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…
Shared joyis double joy. Shared sorrowis half sorrow. –Swedish proverb
*** Enjoy this sneak peek excerpt from our upcoming book on Restoring Human Connection in a Digital World *** Building human connections starts with one small act of reaching out. You must go first to take that action. Ask a room of 1,000 people if they like being complimented, and you will get 1,000 hands raised (if…
Love needs action. Trust needs proof. Sorry needs change.
